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DN62 DMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,322 mi
Last recorded109,322 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 DMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 109,322 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play suspected track rod, not track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 104,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 100,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,795 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 92,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,753 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 73,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 63,960 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 63,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 59,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage not deep enough to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage not deep enough to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,166 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 DMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN62 DMO, 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

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What year was DN62 DMO registered?

DN62 DMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is DN62 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 DMO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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