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SJ08 MOO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,321 mi
Last recorded63,321 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 MOO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 60,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 54,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,391 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,010 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 45,690 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 45,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,304 miles

Handbrake warning lamp staying on

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2017 33,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,013 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condensation o/s headlamp glass

Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,708 miles

condition both rear brake discs

damage to exhaust rear box

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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SJ08 MOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SJ08 MOO, 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 SJ08 MOO registered?

SJ08 MOO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ08 MOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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