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DV62 OWR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,012 mi
Last recorded134,012 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 117,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 109,486 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 89,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (94) Y run-flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (94) Y run-flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 appox (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm appox (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,999 miles

under trays fitted to most of underside not allowing full inspection

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 OWR 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 91.7%.

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 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

DV62 OWR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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