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DN62 HWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,812 mi
Last recorded72,812 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 HWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 72,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 70,070 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,940 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 56,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 49,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2019 45,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Nov 2019 45,451 miles

Position lamp switch insecure fallen into dash (4.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,913 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,515 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 34,515 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,950 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 HWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

DN62 HWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is DN62 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 HWW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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