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BD62 TKZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,327 mi
Last recorded169,327 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 TKZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 169,327 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 156,737 miles

offside front fog light insecure

play in offside steering

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2023 146,978 miles

Offside Front Fog light insecure.

Offside Front Slight play in inner tie rod.

Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,126 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,373 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,497 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Diff seal slight leak of oil

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,799 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,697 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,208 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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BD62 TKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD62 TKZ, 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 BD62 TKZ registered?

BD62 TKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BD62 TKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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