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JK08 JJJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

145,204 mi
Last recorded145,204 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK08 JJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 145,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,465 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 135,465 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,685 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 111,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,637 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,888 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,105 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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JK08 JJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JK08 JJJ, 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

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What year was JK08 JJJ registered?

JK08 JJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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