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AX12 BKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 151,383 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Several. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Lamp tinted (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp is dull.

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end or inner track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Tinted lamp (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 151,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Several. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Lamp tinted (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp is dull.

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end or inner track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Tinted lamp (very dull). (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 147,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 144,096 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm requires attention ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted large flat spot, requires attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm requires attention ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,418 miles

Offside steering arm has some play

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AX12 BKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX12 BKD, 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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AX12 BKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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