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AB62 KEZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB62 KEZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 64,193 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 59,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror in console ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens beam unaffected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,370 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,190 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,732 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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AB62 KEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AB62 KEZ, 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 AB62 KEZ registered?

AB62 KEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AB62 KEZ safe to buy?

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