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K500 REG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,105 mi
Last recorded109,105 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 REG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 109,105 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Side's (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 107,197 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,108 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 16 Aug 2021 75,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 72,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 52,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight surface cracks outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight surface cracks outer edge

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,492 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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K500 REG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K500 REG, 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 K500 REG registered?

K500 REG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is K500 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 REG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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