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KV62 YWB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,454 mi
Last recorded78,454 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,159 miles

Horn - Intermittently works

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vin sticker (O/S) - damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 68,487 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 68,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on and flickers when operated with headlamps on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,208 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 58,184 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close too legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,295 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 49,286 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,382 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 YWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWB, 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.

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What year was KV62 YWB registered?

KV62 YWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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