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SW62 CKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,428 mi
Last recorded136,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 136,428 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 128,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 123,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,280 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,193 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 CKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 CKJ, 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 CKJ registered?

SW62 CKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is SW62 CKJ safe to buy?

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