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K13 ABN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,175 mi
Last recorded148,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ABN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 148,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 139,834 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 139,834 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 129,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 120,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 111,903 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 111,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshapen on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshapen on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 103,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshapen on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshapen on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,954 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,066 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,923 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges 225/45r17w runflat

childseats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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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K13 ABN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K13 ABN, 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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K13 ABN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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