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DY62 FNE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,167 mi
Last recorded79,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 79,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 79,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 78,917 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 78,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,787 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 76,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,195 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,195 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,198 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 58,173 miles

nearside front jacking point PLASTIC FOOT is missing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,176 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 44,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,534 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 FNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

DY62 FNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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