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KP62 MLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,101 mi
Last recorded121,101 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 MLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge , also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge , also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,369 miles

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

Offside front LED side lamp flickering

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,373 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edges

rear tyres getting low just below 3mm

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc's lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre low on edges

rear tyres getting low just below 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

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

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

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

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

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

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

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 MLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

KP62 MLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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