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SW62 ACX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,523 mi
Last recorded78,523 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 ACX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 78,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 76,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe swollen

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both brake pipes swollen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 71,270 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both excessively worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe swollen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Both brake pipes swollen

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,736 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 63,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,952 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,955 miles

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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SW62 ACX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW62 ACX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW62 ACX registered?

SW62 ACX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is SW62 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 ACX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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