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KK05 LEO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,322 mi
Last recorded94,322 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 LEO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 94,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 83,527 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 99,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,775 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,688 miles

DPF insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to manifold clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

DPF insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf to manifold clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,557 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2023 64,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,253 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 56,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2022 90,301 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 85,942 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Dpf joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Run flat and conventional tyres on same axle

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,441 miles

Note: Exhaust back-box outer skin deteriorated.

Note: Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 30 Dec 2020 44,370 miles

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

Note: Exhaust back-box outer skin deteriorated.

Note: Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 11 Jun 2020 78,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear boot not lock

Fail 2 Jun 2020 78,336 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 38,914 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,918 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Possible leak from Transmission also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,981 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 30,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 23,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,206 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 21,752 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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KK05 LEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KK05 LEO, 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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KK05 LEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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