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WP62 KPE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

197,141 mi
Last recorded197,141 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 KPE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 197,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 197,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 182,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 167,097 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing in centre of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2022 152,435 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,691 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal on rear diff leaking

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 discs poor condition

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on both edges 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 2mm approx (205 55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both bump stops broken

both front shock dust covers broken

front wipers smearing

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,791 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear inner brake pad close to wear indicator

Pass 17 Dec 2018 105,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges slightly

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 105,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres wearing outer edges slightly

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front inner brake pads close to wear indicator

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,390 miles

no peak emissions detected

Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,376 miles

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

under trays fitted.

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 KPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WP62 KPE, 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 KPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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