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SO62 KCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,865 mi
Last recorded31,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 KCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak @ rear diff

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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SO62 KCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO62 KCE, 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 SO62 KCE registered?

SO62 KCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is SO62 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 KCE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO62 KCE have outstanding finance?

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