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EK62 KBN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,493 mi
Last recorded109,493 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 KBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 109,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Injector seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp condensated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 109,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Injector seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp condensated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 105,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 105,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,852 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

both front shock absorber rubber covers in poor condition

movement in o/s inner rack end

slight fumes under bonnet - further investigation required

washers slightly poor in operation

Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,989 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

movement in o/s steering rack

slight signs of fumes under bonnet

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,627 miles

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

slight diesel fumes /injector leak advise early repair

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,125 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 32,125 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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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EK62 KBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EK62 KBN, 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 EK62 KBN registered?

EK62 KBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for EK62 KBN 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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