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DV62 DPK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,592 mi
Last recorded113,592 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 DPK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,113 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 107,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,587 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 99,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 88,237 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 84,091 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 84,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 70,143 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,676 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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DV62 DPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DV62 DPK, 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 DV62 DPK registered?

DV62 DPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is DV62 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 DPK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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