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M20 KMD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,914 mi
Last recorded85,914 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KMD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,342 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,082 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,585 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,753 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,250 miles

Front both front tires outer edges completely bold

Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M20 KMD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M20 KMD, 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 M20 KMD registered?

M20 KMD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is M20 KMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 KMD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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