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GK12 YOE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YOE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 127,336 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 127,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 126,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 114,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 114,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,722 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 101,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,890 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 54,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,361 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 43,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,921 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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GK12 YOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK12 YOE, 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 GK12 YOE registered?

GK12 YOE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is GK12 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 YOE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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