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K8 CXV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 CXV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 50,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S blistering under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 48,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,421 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 43,185 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 40,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,924 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 35,621 miles

front brake pads on limit

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,511 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 32,511 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,579 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 19,721 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 19,721 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K8 CXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K8 CXV, 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 K8 CXV registered?

K8 CXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is K8 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 CXV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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