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SW62 BDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,218 mi
Last recorded180,218 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 180,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 180,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Steering knuckle has unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 166,972 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 151,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 144,700 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 144,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,048 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 132,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,356 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 114,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,516 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 BDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

SW62 BDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is SW62 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 BDX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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