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PJ12 BXB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 BXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,105 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside+nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,519 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 92,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 69,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,782 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between the tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak On the rear diff

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,507 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 36,504 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,480 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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PJ12 BXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ12 BXB, 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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PJ12 BXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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