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MR58 JLW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,444 mi
Last recorded133,444 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR58 JLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 133,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,040 miles

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

both number lights very dim

Fail 8 Feb 2023 102,850 miles

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

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

both number lights very dim

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,481 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 61,473 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grille sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure aim too low to test (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,259 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 27,530 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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MR58 JLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR58 JLW, 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 MR58 JLW registered?

MR58 JLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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