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AO62 KUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,388 mi
Last recorded112,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 KUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,388 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,144 miles

Nearside Front washer jet low on screen

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Rear brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

steering lock not engaging

Pass 1 Jul 2024 101,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 101,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,394 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

steering lock faulty - not engaging

Fail 29 Jun 2023 95,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

steering lock faulty - not engaging

Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 89,376 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 86,248 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 86,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,019 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads wearing slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads wearing slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,152 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,665 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,428 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 44,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,427 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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AO62 KUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO62 KUA, 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 AO62 KUA registered?

AO62 KUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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