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KP12 OBS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,915 mi
Last recorded91,915 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 OBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,850 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 73,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,450 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 60,908 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 55,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 47,222 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2019 47,222 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2017 29,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,377 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,208 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

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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KP12 OBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KP12 OBS, 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 KP12 OBS registered?

KP12 OBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is KP12 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 OBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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