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R700 BJB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,312 mi
Last recorded179,312 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 BJB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 179,312 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2023 166,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 161,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,894 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 143,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,578 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,335 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front + rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,267 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 84,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R700 BJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R700 BJB, 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 R700 BJB registered?

R700 BJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is R700 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 BJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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