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MJ12 OEN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 128,024 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,745 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 121,745 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,369 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,361 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 71,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 50,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,556 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 34,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,381 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

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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MJ12 OEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ12 OEN, 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 MJ12 OEN registered?

MJ12 OEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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