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R33 JPE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,062 mi
Last recorded60,062 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 JPE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 60,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 3 Jun 2026 60,060 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 55,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 46,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,255 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,309 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 29,309 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,845 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 26,845 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f inner nipple leaking. (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner brake caliper leaking nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 23,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,109 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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R33 JPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R33 JPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R33 JPE registered?

R33 JPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is R33 JPE safe to buy?

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