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K60 SLE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,769 mi
Last recorded127,769 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 SLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 127,769 miles

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

Fail 18 Sep 2026 127,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

Pass 28 Sep 2025 119,183 miles

Exhaust/dpf flexi pipe worn but not leaking

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 111,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,210 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 71,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,114 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K60 SLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 K60 SLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K60 SLE registered?

K60 SLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is K60 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K60 SLE 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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