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WP62 KKH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,212 mi
Last recorded162,212 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 KKH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 162,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 150,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint has early wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 140,210 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle not working (7.1.2 (c))

Front Body component insecure Front skirt insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint has early wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Forward arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Forward arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2023 129,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Forward arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Forward arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *2mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lens unit slightly damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2022 119,377 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lens unit slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,009 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 103,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,369 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,588 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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WP62 KKH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP62 KKH, 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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WP62 KKH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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