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BK62 KWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 KWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 127,186 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,878 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,594 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,922 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 37,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 KWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 BK62 KWN, 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

How do I check the history of BK62 KWN?

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What year was BK62 KWN registered?

BK62 KWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BK62 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 KWN 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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