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MR03 JPW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,580 mi
Last recorded79,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 JPW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 79,580 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 79,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,097 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,828 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

slight smell raw diesel during test but no leak visible

Fail 31 Aug 2022 43,828 miles

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

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

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

slight smell raw diesel during test but no leak visible

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,778 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 38,684 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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MR03 JPW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MR03 JPW, 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 MR03 JPW registered?

MR03 JPW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is MR03 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 JPW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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