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KP62 KYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 KYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 94,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction code read-pre test indicates a stretched timing chain as well as other faults (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,864 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 84,548 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,549 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 78,384 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,500 miles

Offside Rear Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 68,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 55,634 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,531 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 42,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,180 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 32,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KP62 KYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KP62 KYZ, 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 KP62 KYZ registered?

KP62 KYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is KP62 KYZ safe to buy?

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