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PN62 TKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,693 mi
Last recorded130,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 TKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 130,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 123,246 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 123,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorbed bump stop very poor condition

Offside Rear shock absorbed bump stop very poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,392 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective minor condensation in lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,185 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,053 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,619 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,695 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,695 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,327 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 TKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

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

Is PN62 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 TKF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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