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DN62 ZDC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 ZDC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,866 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,257 miles

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

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 + cuts on inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 80,189 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,772 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,605 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 16 Dec 2015 36,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDC, 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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What year was DN62 ZDC registered?

DN62 ZDC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is DN62 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 ZDC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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