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AR02 JAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 JAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 83,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 80,937 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 78,724 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2024 78,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2023 76,258 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2022 74,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2021 73,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,138 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2019 67,835 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AR02 JAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AR02 JAK, 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 AR02 JAK registered?

AR02 JAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AR02 JAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 JAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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