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B5 SKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,137 mi
Last recorded45,137 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 39,056 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 33,439 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,979 miles

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 21,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,139 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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B5 SKD 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 B5 SKD, 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 B5 SKD registered?

B5 SKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is B5 SKD safe to buy?

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