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FJI 740

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJI 740
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 82,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,320 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 79,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,048 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 72,048 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,750 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2022 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,928 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2017 35,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 26,098 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,410 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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FJI 740 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJI 740, 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 FJI 740 registered?

FJI 740 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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