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DU62 FKW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,172 mi
Last recorded65,172 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 FKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 65,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,944 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 62,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,904 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 54,058 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 54,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 47,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 43,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf + nsf brake disc excessively pitted rusted lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf+nsf brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr + nsr brake disc excessively pitted rusted lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr + nsr brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU62 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

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

Is DU62 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 FKW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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