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KW12 GBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 GBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light flickers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary latch is sticky

Fail 11 Feb 2025 128,976 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light flickers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary latch is sticky

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,920 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 105,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,831 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just legal at time of test will require attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Some leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted front-rear

Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,766 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,355 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 77,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 63,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,356 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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KW12 GBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KW12 GBO, 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 KW12 GBO registered?

KW12 GBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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