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JB62 CDB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,451 mi
Last recorded106,451 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB62 CDB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,451 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,077 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,384 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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JB62 CDB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JB62 CDB, 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 JB62 CDB registered?

JB62 CDB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JB62 CDB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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