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OE12 KKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,513 mi
Last recorded152,513 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 KKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 152,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (both sides) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 152,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (both sides) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,354 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective frontpipe/cat mount is missing 2x bolts/nuts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull/scratched - also has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 141,328 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm - boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective frontpipe/cat mount is missing 2x bolts/nuts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull/scratched - also has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 113,689 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 113,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front day running light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,384 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vibration from engine

Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,306 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vibration from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,790 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

covers fitted on under section of vehicle . little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 51,426 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2016 51,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stock (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,465 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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OE12 KKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE12 KKL, 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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OE12 KKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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