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JS62 JDS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 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

RegistrationJS62 JDS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,682 miles

Engine covers under trays and body panelling restrict the view of some components

Fail 17 Jul 2023 64,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers under trays and body panelling restrict the view of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,654 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,506 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,752 miles

Front both tyres starting to crack in tread

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,312 miles

both r/tyres inner edges getting close to limits.

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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JS62 JDS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JS62 JDS, 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 JS62 JDS registered?

JS62 JDS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is JS62 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS62 JDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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