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PK12 VXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,603 mi
Last recorded91,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 91,603 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 84,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,702 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,622 miles

play in offside steering rack/rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,875 miles

os rack end/steering rack has free play

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,608 miles

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

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 20 Oct 2015 32,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VXW, 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 PK12 VXW registered?

PK12 VXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is PK12 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 VXW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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