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KP62 MKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,878 mi
Last recorded168,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 MKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 168,878 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 168,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 162,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 162,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre hard inner edge wear

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 156,145 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 156,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 147,950 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,877 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,339 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,125 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 100,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,749 miles

Plastic covers fitted to undercarrage

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,706 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 62,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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KP62 MKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

KP62 MKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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