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P19 CHJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,811 mi
Last recorded92,811 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 92,811 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2026 92,772 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,840 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,008 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,781 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 70,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,913 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 60,911 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,601 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 45,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,815 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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P19 CHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P19 CHJ, 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 P19 CHJ registered?

P19 CHJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is P19 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 CHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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