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S24 HKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,143 mi
Last recorded95,143 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 HKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 95,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,227 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,828 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,265 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,858 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,461 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,295 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2017 37,295 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,618 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,167 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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S24 HKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S24 HKO, 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 S24 HKO registered?

S24 HKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is S24 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 HKO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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