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KV62 YVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 80,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 79,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,853 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 61,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 55,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,542 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 44,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords out (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavy on inner edge[advised to replace] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,324 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 37,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,873 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 26,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,662 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 YVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

KV62 YVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is KV62 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 YVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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