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BO51 KRO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,392 mi
Last recorded112,392 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 KRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 112,392 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,948 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,067 miles

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

undertray and covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 102,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,624 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,127 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 111,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,979 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,801 miles

emissions too low no print out

Pass 23 Feb 2020 69,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 82,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all body cover under/engien tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,623 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,022 miles

both front tyres slight damage sidewall

screen washers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,469 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,098 miles

Brake warning on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 27,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,776 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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BO51 KRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BO51 KRO, 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 BO51 KRO registered?

BO51 KRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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