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S8 JKX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 73,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres bold 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,421 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 60,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,620 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 43,620 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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S8 JKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S8 JKX, 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 S8 JKX registered?

S8 JKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is S8 JKX safe to buy?

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