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XX02 TJX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 TJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 126,615 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 126,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 110,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,958 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 98,958 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 69,404 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 69,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,132 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,444 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,810 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 19,687 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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XX02 TJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XX02 TJX, 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 XX02 TJX registered?

XX02 TJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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