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J11 UUD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,263 mi
Last recorded129,263 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 UUD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 129,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 129,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,915 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 117,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,238 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,530 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 88,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,257 miles

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

engine and underbody covers 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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J11 UUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 J11 UUD, 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 J11 UUD registered?

J11 UUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is J11 UUD safe to buy?

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