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MA62 MKK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,309 mi
Last recorded96,309 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 MKK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,678 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Oil leak Diff oil seal ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,286 miles

Rear tyres down to approx. 3.5mm

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,545 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKK, 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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MA62 MKK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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