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BU60 JAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 JAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,804 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 99,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 94,862 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

most all suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2024 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop lamp not working

most all suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,175 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 91,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,742 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 68,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 54,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,777 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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BU60 JAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU60 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU60 JAK registered?

BU60 JAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is BU60 JAK safe to buy?

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