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SA62 DPY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,148 mi
Last recorded44,148 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 DPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 44,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 44,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure, routed through rear coil springs.

exhaust heatshield heavily corroded & insecure at rear.

Pass 9 Sep 2025 41,484 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 41,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 38,396 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn ,no leaks (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,971 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 32,971 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 30,736 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 30,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,180 miles

zero on emissions

Pass 29 Aug 2016 16,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,875 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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SA62 DPY 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 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 SA62 DPY, 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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What year was SA62 DPY registered?

SA62 DPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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