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JO11 MCZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,869 mi
Last recorded123,869 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO11 MCZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both strongly advised to replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both strongly advised to replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 119,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 114,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,987 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,034 miles

No soot detected at tailpipe

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,332 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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JO11 MCZ 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 JO11 MCZ, 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 JO11 MCZ registered?

JO11 MCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is JO11 MCZ safe to buy?

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