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KS12 HSE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,729 mi
Last recorded179,729 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 HSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 179,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 177,089 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill bodykit damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 24 Feb 2024 177,089 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill bodykit damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 168,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 157,529 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 157,529 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 131,319 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 131,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,247 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,961 miles

front brake discs poor

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 HSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS12 HSE, 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 KS12 HSE registered?

KS12 HSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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