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KU02 JAZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,317 mi
Last recorded146,317 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 JAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 130,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,558 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,558 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,091 miles

Nearside Front indicator repeator intermittently inop ok at time of test

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mm

slight oil residue back of engine area

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,823 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,888 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 46,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,723 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + nail in tyre

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,501 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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KU02 JAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KU02 JAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU02 JAZ registered?

KU02 JAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is KU02 JAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU02 JAZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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