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SW62 PHZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,790 mi
Last recorded118,790 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 PHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 109,127 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 109,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,721 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes have slight imbalance on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,930 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 75,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,038 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 PHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

SW62 PHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is SW62 PHZ safe to buy?

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