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CE12 KFR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,508 mi
Last recorded118,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,508 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 118,508 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2025 115,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,867 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tpms light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,500 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,990 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,643 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,963 miles

front brake disc corroded brake pads 80% worn

n/s o/s/r brake pads very low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm, also worn unevenly to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm, also worn unevenly to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,542 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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CE12 KFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KFR, 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 CE12 KFR registered?

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

Is CE12 KFR safe to buy?

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