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SO62 KWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,165 mi
Last recorded118,165 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 KWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 118,165 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 118,165 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,645 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,435 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,802 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,067 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,025 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2018 76,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,925 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,905 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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SO62 KWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO62 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

SO62 KWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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