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MA12 JZE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,534 mi
Last recorded155,534 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 JZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 145,244 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 136,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 123,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ...both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ...both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,963 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 105,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,979 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on inner bands (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,568 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,832 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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MA12 JZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MA12 JZE, 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 MA12 JZE registered?

MA12 JZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MA12 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 JZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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