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KN62 BPF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,783 mi
Last recorded121,783 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BPF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,440 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 112,856 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 112,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,047 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling shock absorber bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front and rear shock absorber gaitors and bump stops deteriorated / split

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside front and rear shock absorber gaitors and bump stops deteriorated / split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake test only just met the requirements - advise adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,705 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,028 miles

Oil level getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,028 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Oil level getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,675 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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KN62 BPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN62 BPF, 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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KN62 BPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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