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L555 JSB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,094 mi
Last recorded129,094 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 JSB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,094 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside headlamp has water ingress

Fail 22 Oct 2024 116,409 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 30 Oct 2023 104,876 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,727 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Inner OSR driveshaft seal into diff has slight weep

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,052 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 31,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,052 miles

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UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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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L555 JSB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L555 JSB, 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 L555 JSB registered?

L555 JSB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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