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JU12 LOW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,093 mi
Last recorded61,093 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU12 LOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 61,093 miles

Exhaust heatshield missing at fuel tank, but not a risk of fire

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 56,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 56,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,926 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,207 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 9,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,352 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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JU12 LOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JU12 LOW, 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 JU12 LOW registered?

JU12 LOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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