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DN62 DPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,214 mi
Last recorded132,214 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 DPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 132,214 miles

OSF windscreen washer jet is weak in operation and NSF washer jet aim requires adjustment

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation inside it

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From multiple places of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 113,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM AND WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom front arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,066 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 98,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,562 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 92,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,248 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 DPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

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

Is DN62 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 DPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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