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J600 WRE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,923 mi
Last recorded155,923 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 WRE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 155,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 141,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 127,199 miles

both front inner brakediscs getting pitted and scord

both front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,536 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 119,536 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,831 miles

engine covers plus under trays fitted

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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J600 WRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J600 WRE, 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 J600 WRE registered?

J600 WRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is J600 WRE safe to buy?

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