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EX12 EKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,923 mi
Last recorded162,923 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 162,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 149,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 145,685 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 145,680 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 142,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 134,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on shoulders of tread

Offside Rear pad wear sensor wire not fitted to pads

parking brake performances are imbalanced

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,097 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,399 miles

Emmisions too lean to register on smoke meter

Fail 27 Mar 2015 53,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emmisions too lean to register on smoke meter

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EX12 EKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX12 EKA, 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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EX12 EKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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