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DY62 KKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 KKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 91,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 89,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 88,450 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 88,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 77,138 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 69,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,418 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,109 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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DY62 KKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY62 KKL, 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 DY62 KKL registered?

DY62 KKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DY62 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 KKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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