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2012 BMW 1 SERIES
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- Registration SW62OFA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Jan 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 75,017 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/45*17
26 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 75,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 225/45*17
11 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,948 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,965 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2025 11 Jun 202615 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,190 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 64,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slightly from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,804 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,453 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,244 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,444 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,336 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Under body guards fitted
- Rear tyres cracking in tread, 225/45/R17 Runflat , Dot code 14
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 38,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Under body guards fitted
- Rear tyres cracking in tread, 225/45/R17 Runflat , Dot code 14
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,327 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 34,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Underbody and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,531 MI
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SW62OFA was registered on 2012-11-13
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