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TJY 950

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,915 mi
Last recorded50,915 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJY 950
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 45,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,068 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,404 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 31,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 28,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,979 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,813 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

front washers poor

Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,928 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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TJY 950 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 TJY 950, 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 TJY 950 registered?

TJY 950 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is TJY 950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJY 950 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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