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KN62 XPJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 69,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 66,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,888 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 60,888 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,542 miles

Front Wipers noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 52,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wipers noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,188 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,965 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 40,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,009 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall has cuts to buffer

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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 XPJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 KN62 XPJ, 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 KN62 XPJ registered?

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

Is KN62 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 XPJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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