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SW62 CKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,990 mi
Last recorded89,990 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 CKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,990 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 89,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,355 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner braking surface badly worn and scored/grooved. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm wear limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,266 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp fractured

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

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable deterieated

various brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2018 55,266 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp fractured

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

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable deterieated

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,088 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders.215/40x18-85Y.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,160 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 CKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CKD, 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 CKD registered?

SW62 CKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is SW62 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 CKD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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