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FD62 DBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 DBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 95,297 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,179 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake has a lot of travel

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,826 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 63,106 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,459 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,518 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FD62 DBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD62 DBO, 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 FD62 DBO registered?

FD62 DBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FD62 DBO safe to buy?

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