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SW62 EBC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,541 mi
Last recorded128,541 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 EBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 128,541 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 128,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 122,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all next too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 121,788 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 121,761 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 106,048 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 106,048 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,421 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 91,421 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 80,451 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 80,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2017 59,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,354 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 EBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

SW62 EBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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