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JK12 JAY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK12 JAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,123 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,219 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi rattles

Fail 9 Mar 2022 102,219 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi rattles

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,020 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 64,020 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1x missing each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,645 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

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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JK12 JAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JK12 JAY, 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 JK12 JAY registered?

JK12 JAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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