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KE55 CLE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,505 mi
Last recorded109,505 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 CLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 109,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 109,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers to check (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened shocker top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 107,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Dec 2023 107,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,822 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 93,822 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 83,066 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 63,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 30,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,503 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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KE55 CLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KE55 CLE, 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 KE55 CLE registered?

KE55 CLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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