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DV62 NWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 126,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,567 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,023 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 114,454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,427 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emission clean

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,248 miles

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

Offside Front track rod slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front track rod slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 60,843 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

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

Is DV62 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 NWZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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