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RE12 KJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,329 mi
Last recorded76,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 KJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 64,465 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))

Fail 9 May 2019 64,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 23 Apr 2018 62,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 62,108 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre treads perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,397 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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RE12 KJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 KJO, 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 RE12 KJO registered?

RE12 KJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is RE12 KJO safe to buy?

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