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PK62 PLO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 PLO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 129,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement YELLOW CHALK MARK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 121,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm slight cracks on side outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 121,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm slight cracks on side outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 117,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,290 miles

Nearside Washer jet leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Washer jet leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,781 miles

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 PLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PLO, 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 PK62 PLO registered?

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

Is PK62 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 PLO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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