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KM62 ESG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 ESG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,920 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 102,920 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,159 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 97,854 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,942 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,065 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,630 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,529 miles

Windscreen washer not working bottle full (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall chalked up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 74,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush lower front arm bush starting to perish (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,139 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper slightly smearing

Fail 14 Oct 2015 48,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper slightly smearing

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 ESG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM62 ESG, 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 KM62 ESG registered?

KM62 ESG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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The MOT history for KM62 ESG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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