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WP61 KHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,155 mi
Last recorded177,155 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 KHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 177,155 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 177,155 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 171,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 167,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 156,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,410 miles

high handbrake travel,chip in zone A of w/screen,front number plate deterioated

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,511 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 13 Jan 2018 83,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,707 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover rubbing on wheel on full lock

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,629 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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WP61 KHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP61 KHY, 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 WP61 KHY registered?

WP61 KHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is WP61 KHY safe to buy?

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