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KV62 UMR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 UMR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,607 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,292 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,808 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn brake reaction bar bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,965 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner side wall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear damper bump stop damaged.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear damper bump stop damaged.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,105 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Sep 2015 29,105 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer 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 UMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

Is KV62 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 UMR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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