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J800 MUM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 125,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2025 123,183 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,277 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 116,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,109 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,463 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MUM 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 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 J800 MUM, 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 J800 MUM registered?

J800 MUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is J800 MUM safe to buy?

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