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PN62 KVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,210 mi
Last recorded67,210 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 KVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 67,210 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,783 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 64,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,519 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,909 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,909 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,318 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

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 KVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVA, 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 PN62 KVA registered?

PN62 KVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is PN62 KVA safe to buy?

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