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JOE 99W

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 99W
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 82,494 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2026 82,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,565 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,466 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 73,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2023 66,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 33,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,480 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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JOE 99W is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JOE 99W, 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 JOE 99W registered?

JOE 99W is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is JOE 99W safe to buy?

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