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J333 SDK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 SDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 175,964 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 175,964 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working will need bulb holder soon (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 76,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 171,202 miles

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

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

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

air bag fault indicated in display

Fail 4 Sep 2024 171,199 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

air bag fault indicated in display

Pass 18 May 2024 74,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 166,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 May 2023 72,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 162,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 155,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 155,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 57,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside small chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 52,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 7 Dec 2018 42,743 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 133,147 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,073 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 32,059 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 22,889 miles

Nearside Rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 16,733 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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J333 SDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 J333 SDK, 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 J333 SDK registered?

J333 SDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is J333 SDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 SDK shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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