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EG12 XKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,153 mi
Last recorded179,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 179,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

Fail 21 Jan 2026 179,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

Pass 18 Feb 2025 166,165 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limit and worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 111,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,563 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 110,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres worn on edges/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 106,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 98,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,010 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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EG12 XKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EG12 XKF, 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 EG12 XKF registered?

EG12 XKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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