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DN62 CBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,414 mi
Last recorded107,414 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 CBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,865 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 75,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 42,732 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 42,732 miles

under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 33,197 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE MOT MIN

Fail 27 Oct 2017 33,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE MOT MIN

Pass 25 Oct 2016 29,286 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,376 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 CBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

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

Is DN62 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 CBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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