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WO12 KTA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,555 mi
Last recorded61,555 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO12 KTA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 61,555 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both slightly (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre worn Bald on edge - 225 40 R18 rft

Rear Both rear tyres 3m - just starting wear edges - 245 35 R18 rft

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing Slightly - aero (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 51,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,329 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 22,006 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

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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WO12 KTA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WO12 KTA, 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 WO12 KTA registered?

WO12 KTA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is WO12 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO12 KTA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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