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J16 PGE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 PGE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,184 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,807 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effort is low to the other side

Fail 25 Oct 2024 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake effort is low to the other side

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,112 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Offside rear hand brake effort is low to the other side

Pass 26 Oct 2022 80,121 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake just met minimum mot requirements

Offside rear hand brake effort is low

Pass 23 Oct 2021 71,628 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low on OSR, RBT passed.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low on OSR, RBT passed.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,667 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,667 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2018 53,853 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,234 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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J16 PGE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 J16 PGE, 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 J16 PGE registered?

J16 PGE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is J16 PGE safe to buy?

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