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PK62 DKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 DKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,187 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,823 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,033 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,637 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 79,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,740 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 31,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 13,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,545 miles

front tyres outer tread steps low

front tyres plus n/s/rear perishing present

Fail 5 Oct 2015 10,545 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres outer tread steps low

front tyres plus n/s/rear perishing present

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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PK62 DKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 PK62 DKF, 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 PK62 DKF registered?

PK62 DKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is PK62 DKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 DKF 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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