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PK12 ZKR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,114 mi
Last recorded93,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,114 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 93,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,303 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 84,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,021 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 62,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 53,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,347 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 49,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 42,376 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,045 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 ZKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZKR, 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

How do I check the history of PK12 ZKR?

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What year was PK12 ZKR registered?

PK12 ZKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is PK12 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 ZKR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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