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J66 MBX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,297 mi
Last recorded90,297 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 MBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,522 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod has play in it

Fail 16 Jan 2021 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod has play in it

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 61,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,936 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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J66 MBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J66 MBX, 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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J66 MBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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