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J23 BSG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,627 mi
Last recorded109,627 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 BSG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 109,627 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 109,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 104,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 104,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 101,384 miles

under tray and covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,408 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 99,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,966 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 55,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,161 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,161 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both front wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both rear wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,786 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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J23 BSG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J23 BSG, 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 J23 BSG registered?

J23 BSG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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