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MT61 FKP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,278 mi
Last recorded79,278 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 FKP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 79,278 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 77,343 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine /gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 77,321 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine /gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 76,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,506 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 62,625 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,468 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,714 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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MT61 FKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT61 FKP, 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 MT61 FKP registered?

MT61 FKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is MT61 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 FKP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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