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PE12 SKX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,448 mi
Last recorded57,448 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 SKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 57,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,440 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 54,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,275 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 30,364 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 25,735 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

non cat test performed unable to match engine code from data base

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 21,756 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 21,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 20,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,784 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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PE12 SKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PE12 SKX, 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 PE12 SKX registered?

PE12 SKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is PE12 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 SKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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