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SW62 WWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,693 mi
Last recorded108,693 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 WWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 108,693 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 108,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 93,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 85,726 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2022 85,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,663 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 41,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WWE, 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 WWE?

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What year was SW62 WWE registered?

SW62 WWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SW62 WWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 WWE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW62 WWE have outstanding finance?

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