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L44 KJS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 KJS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,092 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,609 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,110 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 29,347 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 22,689 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 17,694 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 12,846 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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L44 KJS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L44 KJS, 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 L44 KJS registered?

L44 KJS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is L44 KJS safe to buy?

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