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KN62 KKU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 KKU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 109,604 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracking on rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers missing on both headlamps

Fail 2 May 2026 109,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre marked ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracking on rolling surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers missing on both headlamps

Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,525 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,521 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 88,190 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 88,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 57,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped. (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 46,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,473 miles

I drive infro oil over due 4100miles insp over due 4100miles ft pads 2,000 Rr pads 2500

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 33,473 miles

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

I drive infro oil over due 4100miles insp over due 4100miles ft pads 2,000 Rr pads 2500

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,380 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 KKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KKU, 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 KN62 KKU registered?

KN62 KKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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