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YK12 NKP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NKP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,257 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 245-35-18y run flats are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2026 100,076 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 245-35-18y run flats are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,057 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and worn thin on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,919 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2024 88,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,205 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-40-18 85y bridgestone potenza worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

front exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 21 Mar 2022 80,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-40-18 85y bridgestone potenza worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

front exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,969 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,918 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2020 73,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-35-18 88y bridgestone run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 88y bridgestone run flat (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges advise 4 wheel tracking

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,838 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,852 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,927 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,796 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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YK12 NKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK12 NKP, 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 YK12 NKP registered?

YK12 NKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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