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SP62 WKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,012 mi
Last recorded84,012 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,157 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 45,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,178 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,482 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,791 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some componenets

Fail 10 Sep 2015 29,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Door Mirror mounted (1.4.A.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some componenets

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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SP62 WKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP62 WKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP62 WKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is SP62 WKN safe to buy?

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