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K444 ORA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,377 mi
Last recorded151,377 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 ORA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 151,377 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2026 151,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2025 182,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet lining (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,959 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 144,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 172,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 172,533 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Fail 12 Dec 2023 129,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Sep 2023 156,742 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 112,839 miles

O/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSH HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 29 Dec 2022 112,839 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE IS SPLIT AND READY TO BLOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSH HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

TPMS LIGHT ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 145,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 93,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,346 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,279 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 10 Aug 2020 133,776 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 84,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 127,196 miles

EML On Dash

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,068 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 65,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 110,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,589 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 53,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,047 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 106,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K444 ORA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K444 ORA, 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 K444 ORA registered?

K444 ORA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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