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KV62 KNS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,097 mi
Last recorded74,097 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 KNS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 74,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replace both sides and track rod ends at same time

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,342 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,342 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,964 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,685 miles

Front Brake disc looks low and has a lip, needs measuring.

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

Rear Brake disc needs doing whenever the pads are due.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,252 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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KV62 KNS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KV62 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

KV62 KNS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for KV62 KNS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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