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DV62 MXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,552 mi
Last recorded56,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 56,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,037 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 52,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 39,849 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 33,635 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 29,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 24,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 15,005 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 14,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 7,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 4,873 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 MXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

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

Is DV62 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 MXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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