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KS12 HSC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 HSC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,021 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 84,020 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,420 miles

front tyres on wear markers

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 57,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,097 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 15,782 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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KS12 HSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KS12 HSC, 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

How do I check the history of KS12 HSC?

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What year was KS12 HSC registered?

KS12 HSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is KS12 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 HSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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