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Y121 JAH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,890 mi
Last recorded108,890 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 JAH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 101,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop perished and casing detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 93,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,470 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 73,740 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 28 Oct 2021 73,740 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 51,432 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,974 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 28,758 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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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Y121 JAH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y121 JAH, 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 Y121 JAH registered?

Y121 JAH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is Y121 JAH safe to buy?

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