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BK62 MRO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 MRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 102,186 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,951 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 56,062 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 36,145 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,887 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 MRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK62 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

BK62 MRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BK62 MRO safe to buy?

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