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K27 JLC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,565 mi
Last recorded132,565 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 JLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 132,565 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,717 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,125 miles

Front bumper damage

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,397 miles

Front Bumper damage

Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,081 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 79,230 miles

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 7 Aug 2019 63,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 63,765 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,649 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,876 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2018 47,874 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,266 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 39,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,738 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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K27 JLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K27 JLC, 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 K27 JLC registered?

K27 JLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is K27 JLC safe to buy?

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