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KJ11 SUN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ11 SUN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,368 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 78,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers/under trays/over sills, restricting full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 62,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 44,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,374 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,924 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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KJ11 SUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KJ11 SUN, 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 KJ11 SUN registered?

KJ11 SUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is KJ11 SUN safe to buy?

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