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KM62 ESV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,242 mi
Last recorded31,242 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 ESV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 28,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,321 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated All Four: tyre pressures reset to manufactures specs - tested OK. (5.2.3 (l))

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2022 24,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 24,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 24,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 20,290 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 14,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,809 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 ESV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ESV, 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 ESV registered?

KM62 ESV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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