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DV62 VGL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 114,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,677 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within swept area less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking around circumference between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,707 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,234 miles

Oil leak rear diff oil seal ()

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 53,214 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater on mirror (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak rear diff oil seal ()

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,535 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 VGL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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