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SK12 PPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,589 mi
Last recorded45,589 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 PPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,890 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,037 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,815 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 25,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,636 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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SK12 PPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SK12 PPX, 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

How do I check the history of SK12 PPX?

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What year was SK12 PPX registered?

SK12 PPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SK12 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 PPX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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