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J26 OJW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,433 mi
Last recorded127,433 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 OJW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 127,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Apr 2026 127,343 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 114,797 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lot of play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive every where only few drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 114,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lot of play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive every where only few drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 102,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,931 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 92,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 74,910 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))

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2018 66,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,928 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,149 miles

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

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 OJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

J26 OJW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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