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FT61 KSK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 KSK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 135,484 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 129,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Dec 2024 129,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,643 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 126,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,427 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 118,357 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 113,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 109,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,992 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 102,992 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,891 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,081 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 60,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT61 KSK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FT61 KSK, 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 FT61 KSK registered?

FT61 KSK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is FT61 KSK safe to buy?

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