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K6 BYB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,921 mi
Last recorded127,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,090 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,558 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 56,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2017 46,912 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 38,526 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,943 miles

Front both wipers starting to deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished

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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K6 BYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K6 BYB, 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

How do I check the history of K6 BYB?

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What year was K6 BYB registered?

K6 BYB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is K6 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 BYB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K6 BYB have outstanding finance?

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