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KT62 DHL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT62 DHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 91,288 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,969 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,498 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,167 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,172 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 52,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 52,658 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,295 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 40,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,673 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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KT62 DHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT62 DHL, 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 KT62 DHL registered?

KT62 DHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2012.

Is KT62 DHL safe to buy?

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