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PK62 MSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,464 mi
Last recorded121,464 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 121,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 121,464 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 107,151 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,268 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 45,886 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Discs Worn Excessively From Inner Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing White Colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,049 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 18,057 miles

Nearside Front tread cracking

Offside Front tread cracking

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 MSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

PK62 MSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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