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SW62 BCU

2012 Bmw 1 Series · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Bmw 1 Series Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 92,764 miles on the clock, averaging 6,315 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for SW62 BCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,315

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,764 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,315
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW62 BCU 28k44k60k77k93k '15'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,764 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage91,428 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage85,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage79,394 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,367 miles
Since last MOT+13,229 miles
PASS
Mileage66,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage63,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage60,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
PASS
Mileage50,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage45,157 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage34,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,659 miles
PASS
Mileage27,907 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,858 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BCU
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About SW62 BCU

What car is SW62 BCU?

SW62 BCU is an black Bmw 1 Series, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.

What is the mileage of SW62 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for SW62 BCU was 92,764 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW62 BCU passed its MOT?

SW62 BCU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is SW62 BCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW62 BCU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SW62 BCU?

SW62 BCU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.