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PK62 PCY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,124 mi
Last recorded116,124 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 PCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 116,124 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge & has slight perishing to inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low <3mm

Fail 15 Jan 2024 116,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge & has slight perishing to inner sidewall

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low <3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,622 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 54,561 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,721 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,287 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,005 miles

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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 PCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PK62 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

PK62 PCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is PK62 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 PCY 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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