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KR61 GRF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

203,856 mi
Last recorded203,856 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 GRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 203,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 199,923 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front condensation inside light unit

brake pad wear sensor on(still well over half life left on pads front and rear)

Pass 25 Mar 2023 183,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear condensation on inside of light lens

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 168,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked(still works as it should)

Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,562 miles

Front Lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

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

Offside Rear slight damage to rear light lens(small crack)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,357 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear light cluster broken

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2019 142,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,243 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack arm,

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,159 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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KR61 GRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR61 GRF, 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 KR61 GRF registered?

KR61 GRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is KR61 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 GRF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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