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KP62 UNG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,086 mi
Last recorded141,086 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 UNG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 141,086 miles

Nearside Front door accident damage

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount slightly noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top plastic breather pipe broken ( engine bay )

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 141,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top suspension mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop links dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door accident damage

Nearside Front fog light not working

top plastic breather pipe broken ( engine bay )

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 133,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush beyond service standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 113,008 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Trye is also near wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber buffers worn both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2019 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 84,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,569 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,622 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,117 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Inner-Rack-Arm has slight play on the joint

Offside Front Tyre is overlapping on the outer edge

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 UNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

KP62 UNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is KP62 UNG safe to buy?

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