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EF12 JPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,881 mi
Last recorded113,881 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 JPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 113,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 113,803 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 113,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 112,105 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,382 miles

Brake wear warning illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 104,372 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking calliper (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake wear warning illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,282 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,503 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,612 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,583 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 39,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 26,236 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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EF12 JPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EF12 JPX, 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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EF12 JPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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