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SL12 VKR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,235 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 100,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 95,442 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 95,398 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust broken at flexible pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 91,202 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,202 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 52,281 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc shows signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 47,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,657 miles

under trays/belly pans fitted obscuring view of components

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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SL12 VKR 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 76.9%.

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 SL12 VKR, 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 SL12 VKR registered?

SL12 VKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 VKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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