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DV62 UTB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,607 mi
Last recorded80,607 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 UTB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 80,607 miles

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress but still functional. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Discs corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,562 miles

Offside Rear Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undercoversfitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,998 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 77,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,645 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,469 miles

NSF caliper has slight bind

Under tray fitted

Wipers smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 71,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,585 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,601 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,953 miles

Both front tyres perished on edges.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished on edges.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,349 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,349 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front fog lamp cracked

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,494 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 UTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV62 UTB registered?

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

Is DV62 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 UTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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