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KM62 DZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 DZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,758 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 95,758 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,697 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 29,919 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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KM62 DZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 KM62 DZO, 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 KM62 DZO registered?

KM62 DZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is KM62 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 DZO 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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