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JM11 SHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,803 mi
Last recorded67,803 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM11 SHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 67,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 62,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,587 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective bothsides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 60,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 60,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,867 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,907 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 45,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,262 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,514 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 31,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,780 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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JM11 SHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JM11 SHA, 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 JM11 SHA registered?

JM11 SHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is JM11 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM11 SHA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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