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J22 BSP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 BSP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 133,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 133,194 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 125,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,281 miles

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

O/S DRL Not Working

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

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

Rear Bump Stops Worn

Fail 5 Dec 2022 119,281 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

O/S DRL Not Working

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

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

Rear Bump Stops Worn

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,354 miles

O/S DRL Not Working

Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 73,451 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,451 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has object inside tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,799 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 51,247 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J22 BSP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J22 BSP, 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 J22 BSP registered?

J22 BSP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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