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SW62 VWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,489 mi
Last recorded89,489 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 VWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 87,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 84,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 84,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 80,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,529 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,529 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,111 miles

front tyres worn on the outer edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 37,701 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 VWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VWS, 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

How do I check the history of SW62 VWS?

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What year was SW62 VWS registered?

SW62 VWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SW62 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 VWS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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