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DY62 BVH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 BVH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 92,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,019 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,019 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,379 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 74,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 68,111 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 68,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,739 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,412 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,685 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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DY62 BVH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 DY62 BVH, 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 DY62 BVH registered?

DY62 BVH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is DY62 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 BVH 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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