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OO60 JLM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO60 JLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,699 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 150,692 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 129,930 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 111,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 110,996 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower front arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower front arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

both n/s road wheels been welded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,098 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,436 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OO60 JLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OO60 JLM, 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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OO60 JLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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