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EU12 PKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,084 mi
Last recorded53,084 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 53,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 47,898 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,047 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components from view.

Fail 3 Oct 2022 44,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components from view.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 36,591 miles

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

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,142 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 24,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,658 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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EU12 PKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU12 PKC, 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 EU12 PKC registered?

EU12 PKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is EU12 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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