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MA62 KSK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,507 mi
Last recorded178,507 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 KSK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 178,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 160,840 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 143,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust front pipe flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 122,099 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 122,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,974 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 101,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,667 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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MA62 KSK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 MA62 KSK, 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 MA62 KSK registered?

MA62 KSK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is MA62 KSK safe to buy?

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