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K80 HRJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,716 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 87,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,219 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,237 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,716 miles

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2023 72,716 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 14 Jan 2022 65,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,427 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,479 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has various cuts in tread ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 40,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has various cuts in tread ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,799 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,646 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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K80 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K80 HRJ, 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 K80 HRJ registered?

K80 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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