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SW62WBT
2012 BMW 1 SERIES
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW62WBT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,285 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front play detected in steering rack
- sill covers fitted both sides
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- sill covers fitted both sides
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front play detected in steering rack
- Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,449 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,731 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024 13 Jun 202624 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine switch (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,580 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023 13 Jun 202627 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
6 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,278 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,441 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,905 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2020 13 Jun 202614 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,912 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2019 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,801 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 30,812 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,617 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,908 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 13 Jun 20269 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 20,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
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SW62WBT was registered on 2012-10-29
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