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JAT 1Y

2012 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,387 mi
Last recorded15,387 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAT 1Y
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 15,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 12,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 12,770 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 12,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 12,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 12,115 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 11,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 11,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 11,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,631 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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JAT 1Y is a 2012 BMW 135 in White 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 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAT 1Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JAT 1Y registered?

JAT 1Y is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is JAT 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAT 1Y 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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