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V111 JCK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 JCK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 95,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 95,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,345 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge, both sides. pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,262 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,765 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,132 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,381 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2016 41,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,662 miles

wear inner and outer edge front tyres

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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V111 JCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V111 JCK, 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 V111 JCK registered?

V111 JCK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is V111 JCK safe to buy?

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