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DV62 SRY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 SRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,367 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,197 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 84,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,113 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,958 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 SRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

DV62 SRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2012.

Is DV62 SRY safe to buy?

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