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DN62 KPA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,143 mi
Last recorded53,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 KPA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,143 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 53,143 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 49,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edges showing sign of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner\outer edges showing sign of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 43,188 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,931 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 18,412 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 13,305 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 12,771 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 12,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,366 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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 KPA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

DN62 KPA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is DN62 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 KPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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