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JR52 CAR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,459 mi
Last recorded43,459 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR52 CAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 41,226 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 41,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,308 miles

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 19 Nov 2021 36,619 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r, o/s/r wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 28,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 23,763 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 23,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JR52 CAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JR52 CAR, 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 JR52 CAR registered?

JR52 CAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is JR52 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR52 CAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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