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DN62 YGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,707 mi
Last recorded137,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 YGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 137,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 133,678 miles

Offside Front knocking noise from steering rack

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2025 133,664 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front inner suspenion arm bush play

Offside Front knocking noise from steering rack

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2024 127,844 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2024 127,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,922 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 118,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,392 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 98,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Differential drive shaft oil seal has slight seepage of oil

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,509 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,509 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,738 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 45,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid tank empty, added a little water to rectify operation (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,804 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGV, 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.

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DN62 YGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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