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J6 SFW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,812 mi
Last recorded64,812 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 SFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 64,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 4.5 mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,604 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 32,251 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 32,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 30,570 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres side walls perished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,302 miles

Offside Front tyre edge of outer tread perished and slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,094 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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J6 SFW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J6 SFW, 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 J6 SFW registered?

J6 SFW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is J6 SFW safe to buy?

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