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RO09 KEZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 KEZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 63,989 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 57,928 miles

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil ,, reduced damping effect

off side front bottom arm front bush worn

undertray missing exposing fuel filter ,may occur damage if struck

Fail 9 Aug 2025 57,928 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

both front inner brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil ,, reduced damping effect

off side front bottom arm front bush worn

undertray missing exposing fuel filter ,may occur damage if struck

Pass 20 Apr 2024 47,148 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear lights tinted black (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 41,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 31,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 27,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2019 25,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 15,809 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 11,609 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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RO09 KEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RO09 KEZ, 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 RO09 KEZ registered?

RO09 KEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is RO09 KEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 KEZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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