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KV12 XWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,877 mi
Last recorded66,877 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,410 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,124 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In Excess of 40mm, However does not directly effect drivers view. Ref - Special Notice (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,046 miles

windscreen has big crack

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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KV12 XWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 KV12 XWN, 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 KV12 XWN registered?

KV12 XWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is KV12 XWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 XWN 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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