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R3 JES

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,206 mi
Last recorded69,206 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2026 69,206 miles

Exhaust flexi housing split but not leaking exhaust gas

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,428 miles

Exhaust flexi housing split not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,355 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,622 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,427 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,286 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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R3 JES is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R3 JES, 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 R3 JES registered?

R3 JES is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is R3 JES safe to buy?

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