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DV62 GNX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 GNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 97,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge also side wall slightly damaged 225/45/17

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 79,806 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner tie rod slight play plus knocking

under tray fitted cant do full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 55,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 45,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,967 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,177 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 GNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV62 GNX, 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 DV62 GNX registered?

DV62 GNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 GNX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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