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H5 JXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,669 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 118,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 106,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 91,263 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 91,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 81,770 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,480 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Front 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 Jun 2020 48,933 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 48,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,965 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 37,893 miles

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

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,765 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre damage on sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,408 miles

child seats fitted

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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H5 JXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H5 JXW, 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 H5 JXW registered?

H5 JXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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