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DV62 WNL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,001 mi
Last recorded106,001 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 106,001 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N//S & O//S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 106,001 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N//S & O//S (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 101,276 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 75,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,080 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,079 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 40,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 31,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,950 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WNL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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