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DV62 MWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 124,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 119,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 113,262 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 105,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 93,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 87,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,405 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 80,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 72,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

emission too clean

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

Fail 17 Mar 2016 53,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

DV62 MWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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