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L99 JJB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 JJB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,613 miles

Manufacture under covers fully covering under body not allowing inspection.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 mm and edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under covers fitted from manufacture not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 63,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.98 mm and edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.69 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under covers fitted from manufacture not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 38,211 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 20 Jun 2017 38,211 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 20 May 2016 29,392 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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L99 JJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L99 JJB, 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 L99 JJB registered?

L99 JJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is L99 JJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 JJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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