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MV62 KVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 KVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,019 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 55,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,176 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,613 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,506 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 17,318 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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MV62 KVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MV62 KVL, 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 MV62 KVL registered?

MV62 KVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MV62 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 KVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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