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G11 KBJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,712 mi
Last recorded105,712 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,893 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2025 102,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,625 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 87,735 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,481 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,957 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear both tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,439 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,439 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,012 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear to outer edge 225/45/17 run flat

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,359 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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G11 KBJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G11 KBJ, 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 G11 KBJ registered?

G11 KBJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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