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FA04 KOP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,135 mi
Last recorded163,135 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 KOP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 163,135 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear lead not connected

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 149,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,783 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,376 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,602 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge 2.2mm Remaining

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,818 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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FA04 KOP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FA04 KOP, 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 FA04 KOP registered?

FA04 KOP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is FA04 KOP safe to buy?

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