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PJ12 KGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,578 mi
Last recorded94,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 KGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 94,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 72,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,000 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 67,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,550 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 28,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,629 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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PJ12 KGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PJ12 KGU, 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 PJ12 KGU registered?

PJ12 KGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 KGU 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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