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DN62 XNY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,628 mi
Last recorded115,628 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 XNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,628 miles

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Jun 2026 115,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Jun 2025 110,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight wear in power steering rack

windscreen has minor damage

Fail 9 Jun 2025 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner steering rack slight play

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

Fail 19 May 2025 110,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 103,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,620 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,648 miles

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

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 XNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

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

Is DN62 XNY safe to buy?

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