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KM62 VKW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,668 mi
Last recorded132,668 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 VKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 132,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 132,612 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 122,917 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

all rear seat belts not tested due to objects obstructing seat belt & mechanism

Fail 7 Jan 2025 122,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

all rear seat belts not tested due to objects obstructing seat belt & mechanism

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 116,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,398 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,687 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,861 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,578 miles

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

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 VKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

KM62 VKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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