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KP12 ZVD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,859 mi
Last recorded113,859 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ZVD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 113,859 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2025 92,128 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 88,914 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 88,914 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 86,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,479 miles

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

Rear parking brake application uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,047 miles

Under tray covering the underside of the vehicle not allowing a full mot inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,147 miles

front brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,903 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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KP12 ZVD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZVD, 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 KP12 ZVD registered?

KP12 ZVD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is KP12 ZVD safe to buy?

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