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DV62 JWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,122 mi
Last recorded134,122 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 JWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 134,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play joint or rack

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush slightly deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr osr corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower arm front bush deteriorating slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 122,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lower reading nsr handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr osr corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower arm front bush deteriorating slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 105,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,490 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 On Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,371 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,038 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2020 71,030 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,153 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 60,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,143 miles

long travel in handbrake

outer rear brake pads getting low 2-3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,807 miles

front tyre's wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,750 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 JWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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