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W40 KGB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 KGB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 65,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,432 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 59,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,139 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,067 miles

tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2018 32,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,775 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 18,998 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,998 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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W40 KGB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 W40 KGB, 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 W40 KGB registered?

W40 KGB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is W40 KGB safe to buy?

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