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SW62 HAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,907 mi
Last recorded50,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 HAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,907 miles

Nearside Front steering system has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2026 50,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steering system has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2025 37,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 35,409 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 35,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 31,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 30,129 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 30,127 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,234 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 21,870 miles

Covers Fitted Covering Components

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 17,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undercover blocking full inspection.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 14,138 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 11,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 9,184 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 HAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

SW62 HAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SW62 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 HAA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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