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KY62 AFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,183 mi
Last recorded154,183 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 AFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 154,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,650 miles

undertrays

Fail 8 Dec 2021 134,601 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,764 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 127,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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 20 Nov 2019 121,246 miles

undertrays emissions clean

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,695 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays engine covers

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,634 miles

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

undertrays engine covers

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,608 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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KY62 AFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KY62 AFF, 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 KY62 AFF registered?

KY62 AFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is KY62 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY62 AFF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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