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DY62 KJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,442 mi
Last recorded90,442 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,222 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls[ both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 85,457 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2023 81,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 81,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2021 61,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 31,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 91V RUN/FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall,cords not exposed,225/45x17 91v run/flat

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,298 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO registered?

DY62 KJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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