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DV62 OCR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,446 mi
Last recorded74,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OCR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,695 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,182 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 20,182 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 20,136 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 OCR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

DV62 OCR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DV62 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OCR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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