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KE12 GJY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,008 mi
Last recorded65,008 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 GJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 41,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 35,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,187 miles

kids seats fitted in rear, seatbelts not checked

Fail 23 May 2016 30,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

kids seats fitted in rear, seatbelts not checked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear undertray broken

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 GJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KE12 GJY, 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 KE12 GJY registered?

KE12 GJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is KE12 GJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 GJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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