MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,764 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut Rubber Mount Is Slightly Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear wiper split
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?
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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.
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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?
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