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J24 NJH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 NJH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 124,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 124,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 109,490 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,015 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 88,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,587 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,532 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 52,493 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,397 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,215 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,053 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 NJH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NJH, 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 NJH registered?

J24 NJH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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