2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · KE12 CPO
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 144,859 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE12 CPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 144,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KE12 CPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (KE12 CPO) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE12 CPO Mileage History
- 18/05/2022103,278 mi
- 30/05/2023117,560 mi+14,282 mi
- 31/05/2024132,554 mi+14,994 mi
- 03/06/2025144,852 mi+12,298 mi
- 05/06/2025144,859 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 13,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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