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DL62 SFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 SFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,210 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

head lamps full of water

Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery flat

head lamps full of water

Pass 1 Aug 2024 80,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 76,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,892 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,183 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,484 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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DL62 SFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DL62 SFF, 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 DL62 SFF registered?

DL62 SFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is DL62 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL62 SFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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