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BV62 DXY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 93,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 86,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2020 63,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,482 miles

exhaust has a small leak of gases from a join

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,114 miles

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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BV62 DXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV62 DXY, 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.

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What year was BV62 DXY registered?

BV62 DXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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