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P8 JDF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,972 mi
Last recorded57,972 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 JDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 57,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 51,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 45,925 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 45,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,090 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 29,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,432 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 23,894 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,677 miles

Offside Front tyre deep cuts in tread

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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P8 JDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P8 JDF, 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 P8 JDF registered?

P8 JDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is P8 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 JDF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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