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SW62 FDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,826 mi
Last recorded66,826 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 66,826 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,387 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,516 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 50,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 43,586 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 42,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,190 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 40,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,481 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 FDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

SW62 FDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is SW62 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 FDZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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