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EY12 KLJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,325 mi
Last recorded68,325 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 68,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2021 38,455 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,867 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 27,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,457 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 21,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 17,434 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES.

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,502 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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EY12 KLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EY12 KLJ, 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 EY12 KLJ registered?

EY12 KLJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 KLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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