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KV62 KOB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,440 mi
Last recorded174,440 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 KOB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 174,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 174,198 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 162,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 156,130 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 141,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,116 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,462 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 KOB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

KV62 KOB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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