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VK62 SXM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 SXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 111,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water on the inside of the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside number plate light very dim

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 100,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 92,315 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 92,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 41,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 38,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 36,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,909 miles

both front tyres are cracking/perishing

nearside rear tyre is perishing

rear wiper is deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,558 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,627 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 25,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VK62 SXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK62 SXM, 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 VK62 SXM registered?

VK62 SXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is VK62 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 SXM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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