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N123 JLS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,236 mi
Last recorded43,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 JLS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 43,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,761 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 41,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,550 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,884 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 35,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,952 miles

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

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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn near wear limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,130 miles

Rear TYRE VALVES CRACKED

Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,672 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,652 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N123 JLS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N123 JLS, 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 N123 JLS registered?

N123 JLS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is N123 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 JLS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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