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E8 XFK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

246,160 mi
Last recorded246,160 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 XFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2025 246,160 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 85,345 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,107 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,903 miles

engine cover obstructing some items

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,027 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 65,027 miles

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

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

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 2 Aug 2017 53,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,741 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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E8 XFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 E8 XFK, 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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E8 XFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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