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JFZ 6433

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 6433
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 148,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 142,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 142,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 132,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,308 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 119,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,607 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,207 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JFZ 6433 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFZ 6433, 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 JFZ 6433 registered?

JFZ 6433 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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