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R14 EYK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,236 mi
Last recorded192,236 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 EYK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 192,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 192,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 181,059 miles

Slight play in exhaust flexi joint

Fail 15 Mar 2024 181,059 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in exhaust flexi joint

Pass 15 Mar 2023 167,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,506 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 152,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 134,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 113,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,564 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,564 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working repeater lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,105 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,528 miles

deep cuts evident in osr tire

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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R14 EYK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R14 EYK, 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 R14 EYK registered?

R14 EYK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for R14 EYK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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