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EJ12 FKY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FKY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2023 144,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 134,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 90,351 miles

Rear 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 19 Jun 2017 73,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,285 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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EJ12 FKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ12 FKY, 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 EJ12 FKY registered?

EJ12 FKY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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