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LO62 KHK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 KHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,565 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 81,565 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,370 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 73,370 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,159 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,727 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped slightly

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,041 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc ()

Pass 6 May 2016 39,317 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

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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LO62 KHK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LO62 KHK, 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 LO62 KHK registered?

LO62 KHK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LO62 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 KHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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