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BK62 DDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 DDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,242 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 51,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,768 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,719 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,719 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,174 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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BK62 DDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BK62 DDE, 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 BK62 DDE registered?

BK62 DDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BK62 DDE 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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