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DU62 BFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,605 mi
Last recorded127,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 127,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,748 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

tpms light on

Pass 1 May 2024 119,765 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear bake pipes not cheeked

tpms light on

Pass 2 May 2023 114,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill cover fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 2 May 2023 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill cover fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 20 Apr 2022 105,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 6 May 2021 97,404 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,456 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 96,456 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35 18 88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,757 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2017 64,782 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,743 miles

Nearside Rear alloy has been cracked and repaired

Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,600 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,063 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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DU62 BFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU62 BFJ, 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 DU62 BFJ registered?

DU62 BFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2012.

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