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DK61 GJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,660 mi
Last recorded170,660 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 GJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 170,660 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 163,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 157,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 149,159 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 140,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,536 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 112,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 112,689 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 97,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

fault with front led sidelights

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,914 miles

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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DK61 GJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK61 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK61 GJO registered?

DK61 GJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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The MOT history for DK61 GJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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