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LB61 KYK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 KYK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,652 miles

Rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2024 67,416 miles

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

Front disc brakes wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Rear indicators discoloured

brake pad warning light on in car

Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 61,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,434 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front exhaust clamp cracking (advise rep)

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,305 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 33,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2015 19,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LB61 KYK 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 92.3%.

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 LB61 KYK, 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.

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What year was LB61 KYK registered?

LB61 KYK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is LB61 KYK safe to buy?

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