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DS62 DYL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,694 mi
Last recorded105,694 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 DYL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 105,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 96,852 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 84,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 84,912 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,335 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,790 miles

Offside Front side repeater occasionally flickers in use nut still operates

Pass 27 Aug 2021 70,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,820 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 46,820 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 39,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,390 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 21 Aug 2015 21,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

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 DYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 DYL, 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 DYL registered?

DS62 DYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DS62 DYL safe to buy?

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