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R13 JTE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,469 mi
Last recorded103,469 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 JTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 78,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,565 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,336 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside track rod end ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear shock absorber has slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,666 miles

front discs corroded on both faces

Fail 19 Nov 2019 62,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs corroded on both faces

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,380 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,353 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 52,353 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,763 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,576 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

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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R13 JTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R13 JTE, 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 R13 JTE registered?

R13 JTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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