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PK12 EJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,441 mi
Last recorded116,441 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 EJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 116,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 116,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,702 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 105,700 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,971 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray missing

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,778 miles

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

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2022 85,778 miles

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

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

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,634 miles

Long parking brake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2021 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Long parking brake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,824 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,574 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 41,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,198 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,963 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 EJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK12 EJU, 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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PK12 EJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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