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DN62 OPU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,928 mi
Last recorded148,928 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 OPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 148,928 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 147,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 147,307 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Front drl inop

Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,729 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 136,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front facing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front facing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,619 miles

245/35/18 x 2 rears & 225/40/18 x 2 fronts,,((0.57)) PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 123,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 114,813 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 114,813 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2018 108,893 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 101,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 101,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,650 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,357 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,357 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

DN62 OPU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DN62 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 OPU 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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