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SW62 BCU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,764 mi
Last recorded92,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,764 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 92,764 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 91,415 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil below min level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side pulling 70kgs (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 85,097 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut Rubber Mount Is Slightly Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 85,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut Rubber Mount Is Slightly Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front propshaft rubber doughnut mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front propshaft rubber doughnut mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 66,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 63,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 60,575 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 45,157 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,907 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Oct 2015 27,858 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper split

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 BCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW62 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

SW62 BCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is SW62 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 BCU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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