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SW62 HPC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,096 mi
Last recorded205,096 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 HPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 205,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake low efforts

Pass 14 Feb 2022 190,259 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 190,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 176,666 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 159,209 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 136,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,136 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,687 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,687 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

SW62 HPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SW62 HPC safe to buy?

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