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KN62 XOS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,754 mi
Last recorded87,754 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 87,754 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

front pads close to limit/discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2025 87,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

front pads close to limit/discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,332 miles

Brake pad warning on dashboard

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,316 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,990 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,561 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 35,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 32,200 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2020 32,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,537 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 30,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 22,450 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,733 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 XOS 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 68.8%.

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 XOS, 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

How do I check the history of KN62 XOS?

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What year was KN62 XOS registered?

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

Is KN62 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 XOS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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