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J90 AAK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,559 mi
Last recorded141,559 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 AAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 141,559 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 128,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,270 miles

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

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,693 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,743 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 56,743 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,362 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 19,864 miles

Engine covers & 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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J90 AAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J90 AAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J90 AAK?

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What year was J90 AAK registered?

J90 AAK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is J90 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 AAK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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