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SO62 KZY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,224 mi
Last recorded130,224 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 KZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 130,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Lagging 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lamp Inners Condensated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Propshaft Doughnut Coupling Beginning To Crack

Fail 2 Feb 2026 130,224 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Lagging 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lamp Inners Condensated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Propshaft Doughnut Coupling Beginning To Crack

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,611 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 113,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And Nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,236 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated/ All Pads Ok

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,690 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,348 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,971 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 KZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 SO62 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

SO62 KZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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