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JO53 URT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 URT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,894 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

front bumper damaged but not dangerous

Pass 6 Jan 2018 69,500 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,326 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 39,622 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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JO53 URT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JO53 URT, 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 JO53 URT registered?

JO53 URT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is JO53 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO53 URT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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