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KE12 KHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,310 mi
Last recorded79,310 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 KHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 79,310 miles

Engine misfiring @ time of test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner steering rack end has slight play !!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,049 miles

Offside front steering rack end inner ball joint has slight play !!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and small crack in Zone (A) !! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 72,653 miles

Offside front inner steering rack end has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in offside swept area ! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,313 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rack arm

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade slight torn

Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,713 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,860 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,951 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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KE12 KHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KE12 KHA, 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 KHA registered?

KE12 KHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is KE12 KHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 KHA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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