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GV12 JEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 93,064 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 93,053 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,718 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads are fine

Fail 11 Sep 2024 89,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on but pads are fine

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod iner play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 79,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod iner play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

No oil temperature taken / No dipstick

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,905 miles

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

no emission reading obtained. DPF fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2018 60,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced Engine does not rev

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,413 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,758 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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GV12 JEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 GV12 JEU, 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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GV12 JEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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