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PJ12 VKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,986 mi
Last recorded87,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 82,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 82,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward lower arm bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered off on inner edge & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie-rod has slight play at rack. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward lower arm bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered off on inner edge & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 79,288 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward lower arm bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered off on inner edge & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie-rod has slight play at rack. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement backward lower arm bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower arm bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered off on inner edge & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,902 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray's fitted covering components.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,495 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,461 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,589 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,659 miles

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

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 VKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ12 VKN, 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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PJ12 VKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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