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SX62 CEN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX62 CEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,921 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 71,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 65,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 59,740 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,704 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres ( 10 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 52,303 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,185 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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SX62 CEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SX62 CEN, 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

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What year was SX62 CEN registered?

SX62 CEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is SX62 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX62 CEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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