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J800 KGB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

177,415 mi
Last recorded177,415 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 KGB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 177,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 171,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 166,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 160,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 154,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2021 149,287 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 145,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 141,715 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,750 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,001 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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J800 KGB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J800 KGB, 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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J800 KGB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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