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DU62 LFG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,878 mi
Last recorded131,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 LFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 131,878 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 131,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 116,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,687 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 LFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

DU62 LFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DU62 LFG safe to buy?

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