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DU62 BGK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 BGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 95,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,278 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread has slight damage and wearing thin on outer edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is on 3mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,772 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,482 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,415 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,955 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 54,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,832 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,878 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,738 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 BGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 BGK, 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 DU62 BGK registered?

DU62 BGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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