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KS12 OAX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,283 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 116,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 104,853 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 104,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 91,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 81,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 79,350 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,534 miles

Front Both tyres have worn edges

Front Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Front Windscreen has two small chips top & bottom in the middle of screen

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2019 69,534 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Front Both tyres have worn edges

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner Very Close to Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen has two small chips top & bottom in the middle of screen

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 69,533 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to Brake Pads issues (1.2.1 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Front Both tyres have worn edges

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner Very Close to Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen has two small chips top & bottom in the middle of screen

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 64,937 miles

Nearside Front Glass in nearside rear tyre (not repairable)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,579 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Front Lower Slight damage to undertray.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

KS12 OAX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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