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W12 KAD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 KAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 128,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 116,660 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 116,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Fail 27 Apr 2024 115,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2023 106,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 106,450 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,446 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 71,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 53,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 38,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 27,900 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 27,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,268 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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W12 KAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W12 KAD, 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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W12 KAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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