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TE12 JEN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE12 JEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 65,106 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,852 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 64,845 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing of numbers (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing of numbers (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,057 miles

botn rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,331 miles

o/s rear tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2021 56,331 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

o/s rear tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,118 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,791 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Cracks around tread of both front tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2016 29,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,716 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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TE12 JEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TE12 JEN, 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 TE12 JEN registered?

TE12 JEN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TE12 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TE12 JEN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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