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DN62 ZDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 ZDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,700 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 115,591 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 83,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,200 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5 - 4.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in RH drag link area suspect, may be steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,200 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5 - 4.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in RH drag link area suspect, may be steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,842 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 ZDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

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

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