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KP62 MLN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 MLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 123,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2025 117,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,170 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 111,169 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,394 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,364 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,980 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,366 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

outer sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,388 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,388 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,000 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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KP62 MLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MLN, 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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KP62 MLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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