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E2 BMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 BMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 78,367 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 67,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 63,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 45,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 36,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 30,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,911 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,250 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

tps light on dash

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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E2 BMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E2 BMK, 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 E2 BMK registered?

E2 BMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is E2 BMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 BMK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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