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G24 JWB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 JWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,396 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 68,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall - marked with chalk - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,683 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,348 miles

front brake discs scored up.

rear brake disc's scored up.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 43,156 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 43,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 40,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 35,682 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 35,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 32,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,738 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,787 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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G24 JWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 G24 JWB, 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 G24 JWB registered?

G24 JWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is G24 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 JWB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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