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OO05 PKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,607 mi
Last recorded85,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 85,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,205 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Either rack inner joint or internals of rack ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,223 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 54,324 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,987 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,191 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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OO05 PKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OO05 PKJ, 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 OO05 PKJ registered?

OO05 PKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is OO05 PKJ safe to buy?

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