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KV11 LLY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 LLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,983 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 75,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,723 miles

Undertray obstructing some engine components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,014 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Rear tyre just meet the legal limit

Offside Rear tyre just meet the legal limit

Fail 7 Dec 2018 37,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Nearside Rear tyre just meet the legal limit

Offside Rear tyre just meet the legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,956 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,592 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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KV11 LLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KV11 LLY, 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 KV11 LLY registered?

KV11 LLY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KV11 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 LLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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