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SW62 OET

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,902 mi
Last recorded113,902 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OET
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 113,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre inner shoulder and sidewall damage or cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 79,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,858 miles

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

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,647 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,482 miles

Nearside Rear nail in outer edge of tyre PUNCTURED

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 OET is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

SW62 OET is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SW62 OET safe to buy?

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