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PK62 DKY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 DKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 109,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 103,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 90,367 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,672 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,330 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,982 miles

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 43,322 miles

advise plastic skirts fitted

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 DKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PK62 DKY, 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

How do I check the history of PK62 DKY?

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What year was PK62 DKY registered?

PK62 DKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is PK62 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 DKY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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