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AV62 KZS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,816 mi
Last recorded68,816 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,816 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,661 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,510 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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AV62 KZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV62 KZS, 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 AV62 KZS registered?

AV62 KZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AV62 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 KZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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