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CV62 KYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 KYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 103,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,563 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 89,563 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 22 Apr 2023 83,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,936 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 77,936 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,450 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 17,264 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 KYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KYG, 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 CV62 KYG registered?

CV62 KYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for CV62 KYG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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