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SD62 DZC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 DZC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 90,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,735 miles

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

Nearside daytime running light inop.

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 76,137 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,049 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 58,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,623 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,623 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SD62 DZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD62 DZC, 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 SD62 DZC registered?

SD62 DZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SD62 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 DZC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD62 DZC have outstanding finance?

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