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DN62 KPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 138,666 miles

Offside Front Advise slight play in Inner steering rack end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 138,666 miles

Offside Front Advise slight play in Inner steering rack end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 133,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,286 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 115,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,743 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2020 88,428 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2019 82,904 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 72,271 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 64,861 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 54,674 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 39,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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 KPP 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 85.7%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP registered?

DN62 KPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is DN62 KPP safe to buy?

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