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2254 KR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,775 mi
Last recorded136,775 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2254 KR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 136,775 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 136,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,066 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 128,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 118,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 118,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,847 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 93,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,767 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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2254 KR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 2254 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.

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What year was 2254 KR registered?

2254 KR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is 2254 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2254 KR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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