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KE12 FXF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,192 mi
Last recorded107,192 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 FXF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 107,192 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 107,192 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,118 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn -(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,091 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,473 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,405 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 68,405 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,929 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 50,537 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,562 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

passenger side rear wheel alignment seriously out of alignment causing tyre carcass to be heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2017 39,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

passenger side rear wheel alignment seriously out of alignment causing tyre carcass to be heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,075 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,803 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 21,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KE12 FXF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KE12 FXF, 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 KE12 FXF registered?

KE12 FXF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is KE12 FXF safe to buy?

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