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MA12 JZD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,556 mi
Last recorded134,556 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 JZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 134,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,026 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 124,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 114,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,537 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,237 miles

umderbody covers fitted

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,237 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted

umderbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both offside jacking point mountings missing

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MA12 JZD 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA12 JZD, 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 MA12 JZD registered?

MA12 JZD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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