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DV62 HRZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,715 mi
Last recorded120,715 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 HRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 104,448 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 12 Dec 2023 91,810 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,543 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 4 Oct 2017 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,718 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

DV62 HRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is DV62 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 HRZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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