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DN62 XNW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,909 mi
Last recorded185,909 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 185,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp condensated

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2024 181,842 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 5 Oct 2023 176,166 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside vehicle has slight body damage

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 175,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside vehicle has slight body damage

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,303 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Lower/Foremost Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 163,303 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Lower/Foremost Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 154,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 149,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,854 miles

205/55r16

under body panels fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,691 miles

205/55r16

both rear tyres close to wear bars

under body panels fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,476 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 110,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,851 miles

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

slight play detected offside front steering

Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play detected offside front steering

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 XNW 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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

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

Is DN62 XNW safe to buy?

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