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J444 DUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,740 mi
Last recorded154,740 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 154,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Applied

Pass 10 Jun 2025 139,732 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 114,402 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 110,803 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 104,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 104,547 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 91,907 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 91,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,056 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,274 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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J444 DUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J444 DUH, 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 J444 DUH registered?

J444 DUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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