MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,661 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear trailing arm bushes worn both sides
undercovers fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear trailing arm bushes worn both sides
undercovers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear trailing arm bushes worn/cracking
under covers fitted
under cover fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
under cover fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Under trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW62 VMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VMK, 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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How do I check the history of SW62 VMK?
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What year was SW62 VMK registered?
SW62 VMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.
Is SW62 VMK safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW62 VMK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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