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BJ62 KOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,063 mi
Last recorded148,063 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 KOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 148,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 140,825 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2025 140,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2025 140,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 140,507 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 31 May 2024 133,083 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2023 125,398 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack ends

Fail 30 Jun 2023 125,388 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake warning wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jun 2022 116,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear shock covers loose

Pass 3 Jul 2021 108,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,124 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 81,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,224 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,250 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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BJ62 KOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ62 KOU, 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 BJ62 KOU registered?

BJ62 KOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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