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DV62 JNZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,351 mi
Last recorded110,351 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 JNZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,351 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blade worn

nearside front headlight cloudy

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2025 110,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiper blade worn

nearside front headlight cloudy

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,728 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,078 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 62,947 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2500 miles (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,321 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 JNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

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

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