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A21 KJT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,488 mi
Last recorded32,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KJT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,079 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 18,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 11,071 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes to flexi hoses swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas of offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls of rear tyres perished and cracking offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 10,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracking on inner sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 10,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking on inner sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 10,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 9,490 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish and crack on inner sidewalls

Pass 25 Oct 2017 8,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 7,380 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 6,011 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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A21 KJT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A21 KJT, 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 A21 KJT registered?

A21 KJT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is A21 KJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 KJT 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.

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