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K26 AYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 AYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,489 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 83,755 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,018 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,637 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracks

Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,227 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K26 AYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 K26 AYM, 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 K26 AYM registered?

K26 AYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is K26 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 AYM 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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