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RE62 KWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 KWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,589 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,749 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,427 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 62,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 55,338 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 55,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/r tyre tread getting close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,614 miles

Slight play in steering o/s.

Small cuts in both rear tyre treads.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged.

Slight play in steering o/s.

Small cuts in both rear tyre treads.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,561 miles

Slight play in steering rack o/s.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 30,626 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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RE62 KWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RE62 KWC, 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 RE62 KWC registered?

RE62 KWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is RE62 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 KWC 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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