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KY62 DKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,994 mi
Last recorded109,994 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 DKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,519 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,781 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,806 miles

Brake fluid Service Required

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Smoke Not Detected

Fail 29 Aug 2018 45,806 miles

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

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

Brake fluid Service Required

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Smoke Not Detected

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,556 miles

oil service required

Fail 21 Aug 2017 38,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil service required

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,687 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,139 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 DKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

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

Is KY62 DKA safe to buy?

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