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PK12 BFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,653 mi
Last recorded64,653 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,080 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 52,849 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 52,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,416 miles

Nearside headlight slight condensation

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,654 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 15,795 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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PK12 BFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 PK12 BFJ, 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 PK12 BFJ registered?

PK12 BFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is PK12 BFJ safe to buy?

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