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DN62 CFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,309 mi
Last recorded59,309 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 CFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 59,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,192 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,799 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 56,798 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,073 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 55,072 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,585 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,476 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 49,470 miles

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

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

Central Rear brake light insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 47,054 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 34,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFD, 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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DN62 CFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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