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DN62 OPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,036 mi
Last recorded98,036 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,036 miles

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

brake wear light on all pads ok possible wiring fault

Fail 29 Sep 2025 98,036 miles

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

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

brake wear light on all pads ok possible wiring fault

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,695 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 95,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,612 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,031 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 25 Oct 2021 82,608 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,188 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,841 miles

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under body and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,841 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,937 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

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 OPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OPV, 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 OPV?

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What year was DN62 OPV registered?

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

Is DN62 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 OPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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