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CE12 BKZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,211 mi
Last recorded56,211 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 56,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 56,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3 mm approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 50,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak back axle.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,763 miles

Slight play in offside inner arm.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,135 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

edge wear and small cuts in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f day running light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,678 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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CE12 BKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE12 BKZ, 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 CE12 BKZ registered?

CE12 BKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is CE12 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 BKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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