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KS12 OPM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 OPM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,845 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2025 77,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,675 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 58,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 48,783 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,669 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,953 miles

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 31,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 31,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,372 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 OPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OPM, 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 KS12 OPM registered?

KS12 OPM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KS12 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 OPM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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