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2012 BMW 1 SERIES
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- Registration SW62WBF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 May 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,566 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
2 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,439 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 86,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,518 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022 13 Jun 202621 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,485 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2022 13 Jun 202624 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,975 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202625 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,948 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,961 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2019 13 Jun 202610 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,540 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2018 13 Jun 202610 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 42,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,671 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
7 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 33,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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SW62WBF was registered on 2012-10-20
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