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DN62 EEM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 EEM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 137,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 137,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 66,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover has splits (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover has splits (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,351 miles

Plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,415 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 EEM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EEM, 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 EEM registered?

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

Is DN62 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 EEM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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