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DS62 FFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 115,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 102,918 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,282 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,655 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner outer edges

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner /outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,317 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,676 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,030 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 48,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,815 miles

under trays fitted restricting the checking of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,627 miles

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 FFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS62 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS62 FFY registered?

DS62 FFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is DS62 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 FFY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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