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W666 JWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,412 mi
Last recorded151,412 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW666 JWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 151,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 151,412 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 147,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 143,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 139,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,436 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 132,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,424 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear dust cover loose

Fail 21 Sep 2019 96,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear shock dust cover missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 55,443 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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W666 JWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W666 JWS, 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 W666 JWS registered?

W666 JWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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