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KV62 JYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 JYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,539 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 105,373 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire exposed at damaged area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 100,443 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,752 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,557 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,729 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 73,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,562 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2018 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,040 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm 245/35/18 88y

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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KV62 JYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KV62 JYC, 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 KV62 JYC registered?

KV62 JYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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