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KY62 AHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,149 mi
Last recorded117,149 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 AHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 117,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Position lamp not working both front 434 halogen bulb fitted x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 109,838 miles

Nearside Daytime running light not working (Not testable on pre-2018 cars)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Input to rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 103,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 84,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear Diff (prop end ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 65,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,356 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 63,338 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 53,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 48,826 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 48,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,588 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,190 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 29,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 AHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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