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K31 DJW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,392 mi
Last recorded50,392 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 DJW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 50,392 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 50,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,904 miles

NSF Tyre Worn on Edges

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 42,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 32,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 26,838 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,001 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,249 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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K31 DJW 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 85.7%.

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 K31 DJW, 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 K31 DJW registered?

K31 DJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is K31 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 DJW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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