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KP62 MBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 MBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,327 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,106 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,704 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 24,592 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 MBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KP62 MBU, 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 KP62 MBU registered?

KP62 MBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is KP62 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 MBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP62 MBU have outstanding finance?

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