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DN62 OMT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 OMT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 125,206 miles

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

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

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 Jan 2025 121,307 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,807 miles

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

emissions clean

Fail 11 Jan 2024 116,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

emissions clean

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 110,914 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,118 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 69,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OMT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OMT, 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

How do I check the history of DN62 OMT?

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What year was DN62 OMT registered?

DN62 OMT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is DN62 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 OMT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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