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ST62 KKR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,741 mi
Last recorded116,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 KKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,741 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 116,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,421 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,584 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 105,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 104,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,731 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 70,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,162 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 28 Jan 2017 51,162 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,591 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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ST62 KKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 ST62 KKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST62 KKR registered?

ST62 KKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is ST62 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 KKR 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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