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C21 JME

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,931 mi
Last recorded99,931 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 JME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 96,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 96,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 96,301 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,081 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,324 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,623 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,881 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to canvas on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to canvas on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,291 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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C21 JME is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 C21 JME, 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 C21 JME registered?

C21 JME is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is C21 JME safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 JME shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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