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DS62 AEP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 AEP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 137,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 125,321 miles

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

o/s/f has play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,941 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,940 miles

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

Offside Front brake dust shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,160 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 31,160 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 28,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 28,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer edge worn low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer edge worn low

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DS62 AEP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS62 AEP, 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 DS62 AEP registered?

DS62 AEP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is DS62 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 AEP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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