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J15 JNX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,772 mi
Last recorded80,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 JNX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,767 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,680 miles

4x tyres perishing inbetween tread pattern

n/s/f headlight full of condensation

Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,032 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 60,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,333 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,581 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,014 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,111 miles

all tyres worn on edges but do not show cords

Fail 7 Sep 2017 33,111 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres worn on edges but do not show cords

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,634 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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J15 JNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J15 JNX, 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 J15 JNX registered?

J15 JNX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is J15 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 JNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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