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DV62 HBA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,668 mi
Last recorded132,668 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 HBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 132,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 132,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,461 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,130 miles

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

Washers poor in operation

Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,811 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,763 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped/corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,723 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 HBA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HBA, 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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DV62 HBA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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