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1742 KR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1742 KR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,537 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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1742 KR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1742 KR, 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

How do I check the history of 1742 KR?

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What year was 1742 KR registered?

1742 KR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is 1742 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1742 KR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1742 KR have outstanding finance?

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