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WH10 JAY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH10 JAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,382 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 100,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 91,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,806 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to ascertain severity of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,806 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to ascertain severity of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2022 80,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 67,535 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working O/S/F side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WH10 JAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WH10 JAY, 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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WH10 JAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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