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CV62 KWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,196 mi
Last recorded118,196 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 KWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 118,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 113,257 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre 3.0mil

Pass 26 Jun 2024 107,821 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 100,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 45,138 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 30,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,492 miles

Offside rear tyre badly worn on very inside edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 21,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre badly worn on very inside edge.

Offside rear tyre badly worn on very inside edge.

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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CV62 KWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 CV62 KWK, 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 CV62 KWK registered?

CV62 KWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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