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DV62 KUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 74,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,452 miles

under trays missing

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 41,045 miles

Central Brake light damaged

Front Tyres lightly perished and starting to wear on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2019 41,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake light damaged

Front Tyres lightly perished and starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2018 31,572 miles

Offside Rear tyre near the limit

Fail 13 Jan 2018 31,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18-bridgestone/Pirelli at rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre near the limit

Pass 16 Nov 2016 25,505 miles

emmissions to clean to print

Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (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 KUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KUW, 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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What year was DV62 KUW registered?

DV62 KUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DV62 KUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 KUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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