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KV62 UMW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,309 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,608 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 26,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,630 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,598 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UMW, 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

How do I check the history of KV62 UMW?

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What year was KV62 UMW registered?

KV62 UMW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is KV62 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 UMW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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