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PN62 KUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,103 mi
Last recorded105,103 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 KUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2025 98,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 81,406 miles

Emissions not tested engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 72,512 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (wing mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 55,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,177 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,529 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 40,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,794 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 KUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

PN62 KUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PN62 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 KUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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