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DV62 HRW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 96,004 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 75,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Intermittent (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake works very late (border line pass)

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,280 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,272 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 52,863 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre treads bald

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front tyre treads sections on 3mm

Fail 4 Jan 2020 52,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tyre treads bald

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front tyre treads sections on 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2019 41,017 miles

lower covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2019 41,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

lower covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 35,152 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,941 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 30,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,373 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 HRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HRW, 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 HRW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DV62 HRW safe to buy?

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