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DN62 KTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,100 mi
Last recorded140,100 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 140,100 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,713 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 97,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,258 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,739 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has numbers and letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 74,207 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,678 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 64,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,868 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,152 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF TYRE wearing exessively on inner and outer edges advise immediate replacement

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers starting to smear

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 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTJ, 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 KTJ registered?

DN62 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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The MOT history for DN62 KTJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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