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PN62 KUB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,495 mi
Last recorded181,495 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 KUB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 181,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2019 160,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 137,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2018 137,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to fail inner track arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2017 112,868 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,963 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 88,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front chips on windscreen.

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,129 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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PN62 KUB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN62 KUB, 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 PN62 KUB registered?

PN62 KUB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is PN62 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 KUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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