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GY12 KFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 KFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 87,477 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 87,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,238 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 53,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,505 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on edges

slight body damage

Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,819 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm joint

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 36,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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GY12 KFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY12 KFP, 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 GY12 KFP registered?

GY12 KFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is GY12 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 KFP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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