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MV62 KWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,176 mi
Last recorded91,176 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 KWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 91,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 88,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 72,244 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 68,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,366 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,740 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,413 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 30,042 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 22,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,294 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

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 KWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KWM, 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 MV62 KWM registered?

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

Is MV62 KWM safe to buy?

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