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PX61 EDK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,700 mi
Last recorded61,700 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 EDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 61,700 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 57,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 29,734 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 29,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 24,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 24,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,587 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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PX61 EDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX61 EDK, 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 PX61 EDK registered?

PX61 EDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is PX61 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX61 EDK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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