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KE12 NYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,529 mi
Last recorded101,529 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 NYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 89,656 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 83,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,966 miles

engine tray and under covered fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,966 miles

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

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

engine tray and under covered fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,410 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 13 Nov 2018 69,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 69,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,804 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low on tread

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low on tread

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,298 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 NYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYF, 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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KE12 NYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is KE12 NYF safe to buy?

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