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JT07 OWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,436 mi
Last recorded84,436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT07 OWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 84,436 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 70,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,735 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,869 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,103 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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JT07 OWS 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 JT07 OWS, 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 JT07 OWS registered?

JT07 OWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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