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DN62 YOO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,546 mi
Last recorded81,546 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 YOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,479 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 67,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,428 miles

Offside Front day light running light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,699 miles

Nearside Front headlamp and bumper slightly damaged, no sharp edges

Fail 7 Jan 2021 48,699 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp and bumper slightly damaged, no sharp edges

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,347 miles

Nearside Front head light and front bumper damaged. no sharp edges.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light and front bumper damaged. no sharp edges.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 27,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,384 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 17,303 miles

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 YOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

DN62 YOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2012.

Is DN62 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 YOO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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