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DN62 AOD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,703 mi
Last recorded103,703 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 AOD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 103,703 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,699 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 97,834 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit centre thread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 86,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit centre thread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 73,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,250 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 48,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,134 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,407 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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DN62 AOD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN62 AOD, 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 DN62 AOD registered?

DN62 AOD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DN62 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 AOD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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