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J26 AHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 AHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 108,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 108,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,780 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,780 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 89,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x4 nails

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 74,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,914 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,375 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 46,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,559 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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J26 AHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 J26 AHC, 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 J26 AHC registered?

J26 AHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is J26 AHC safe to buy?

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