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DN62 KOA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,892 mi
Last recorded139,892 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 139,892 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,984 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,071 miles

slight play in offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,984 miles

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

slight free play to offside front road wheel, suspected inner steering tie rod end

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,785 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 75,201 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,398 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 KOA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

DN62 KOA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is DN62 KOA safe to buy?

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