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FV12 JVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 JVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 98,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 98,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 96,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 93,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 86,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 72,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 65,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,899 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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FV12 JVX 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 85.7%.

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 FV12 JVX, 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 FV12 JVX registered?

FV12 JVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FV12 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 JVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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