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DN62 OPC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,504 mi
Last recorded67,504 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside registration light dim

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 53,795 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords and cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 53,795 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords and cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 41,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2020 41,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 May 2019 24,037 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 24,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 23,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,969 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,939 miles

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 OPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPC, 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 OPC registered?

DN62 OPC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is DN62 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 OPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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