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J24 APW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 APW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 62,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,053 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,454 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 58,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Center tread (Size 215.40.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre Edge

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 54,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2019 47,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 40,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,128 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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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J24 APW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 J24 APW, 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 J24 APW registered?

J24 APW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is J24 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 APW 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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