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PY62 KHW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 KHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,270 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2026 115,250 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 115,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,435 miles

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections are limited because of covers.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,822 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 69,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,726 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,185 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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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PY62 KHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY62 KHW, 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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PY62 KHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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