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DN62 ZDR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,276 mi
Last recorded157,276 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,522 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Fail 25 Jan 2021 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,325 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,213 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim cracked through previous welding repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,947 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut, low tread and no pressure in tyre on arrival (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 48,867 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 48,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,068 miles

Rear Both tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,005 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

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

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON SEAT BELT

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

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

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 ZDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

DN62 ZDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is DN62 ZDR safe to buy?

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