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R3 KOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 KOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 78,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

underbody and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Feb 2025 73,275 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

underbody and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2024 67,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 67,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm bush deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,713 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,709 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Low ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 58,506 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,325 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,960 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 47,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,380 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 42,345 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 33,731 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,723 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,564 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child stalled

Fail 8 Dec 2015 22,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child stalled

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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R3 KOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R3 KOY, 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 R3 KOY registered?

R3 KOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is R3 KOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 KOY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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