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NJ03 JEJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,754 mi
Last recorded130,754 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 JEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,754 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 130,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,122 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,111 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,132 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 117,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 109,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 91,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 80,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,506 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 70,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 60,842 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to steel disc needs replacing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,351 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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NJ03 JEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ03 JEJ, 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 NJ03 JEJ registered?

NJ03 JEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is NJ03 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 JEJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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