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DN62 ARO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,841 mi
Last recorded95,841 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 ARO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 95,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,247 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 93,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,937 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,867 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,742 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 18,469 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 ARO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DN62 ARO, 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

How do I check the history of DN62 ARO?

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What year was DN62 ARO registered?

DN62 ARO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is DN62 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 ARO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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