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WK12 ULO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 ULO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,161 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 70,161 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,008 miles

Front top strut bearings noisey

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,696 miles

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

factory under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,694 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

factory under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,625 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 53,625 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,420 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,317 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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WK12 ULO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 ULO, 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 WK12 ULO registered?

WK12 ULO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WK12 ULO safe to buy?

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