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KR62 WRA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,128 mi
Last recorded36,128 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR62 WRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2026 36,128 miles

Offside Headlamp has water ingress to it.

Pass 13 Jan 2025 32,840 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 30,560 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 17,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall and wearing on edges

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2018 15,037 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 12,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 9,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,473 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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KR62 WRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR62 WRA, 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 KR62 WRA registered?

KR62 WRA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is KR62 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR62 WRA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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