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J24 CRE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,403 mi
Last recorded57,403 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 CRE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 46,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,964 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 42,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,932 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 33,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 28,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 21,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 14,664 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 12,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 9,948 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,888 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 7,750 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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J24 CRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J24 CRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J24 CRE registered?

J24 CRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is J24 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 CRE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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