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H14 JLR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,681 mi
Last recorded126,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 JLR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,681 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 110,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower fuel pump wiring loose

Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 91,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 77,693 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,997 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 27 Dec 2017 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner / outer (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,911 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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H14 JLR 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 78.6%.

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 H14 JLR, 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 H14 JLR registered?

H14 JLR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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