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DN62 ORJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 97,318 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 92,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,877 miles

Offside Slight play in steering arm

Fail 24 May 2024 85,877 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Slight play in steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 72,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 70,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 69,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,785 miles

front brake discs show wear

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,728 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 49,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 40,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,703 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ORJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

DN62 ORJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is DN62 ORJ safe to buy?

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