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DN62 OMU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,611 mi
Last recorded116,611 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge..205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge..205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,132 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,747 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 102,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,070 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,629 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 89,629 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

TYRE SIZE - 205/55R16

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,544 miles

o/s n/s/r tyre edges low 205/55r16

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 OMU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OMU, 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 OMU registered?

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

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