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SH62 DZK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,320 mi
Last recorded117,320 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 DZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 117,320 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 117,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 112,484 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,050 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 107,050 miles

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 100,121 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 100,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,910 miles

Front shock covers splitting

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,134 miles

Front inside of wheels buckled

Front windscreen wipers slightly smearing, but still clearing screen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inside of wheels buckled

Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front inside of wheels buckled

Front windscreen wipers slightly smearing, but still clearing screen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inside of wheels buckled

Pass 3 May 2018 58,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 46,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,858 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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SH62 DZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH62 DZK, 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 SH62 DZK registered?

SH62 DZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SH62 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 DZK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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