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Y33 JFC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 JFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,873 miles

nearside park brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,846 miles

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

nearside rear sock absorber shrouds insecure

steering rack slight roughness in operation

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 132,842 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

nearside rear sock absorber shrouds insecure

steering rack slight roughness in operation

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,674 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 124,105 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light intensity reduced

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2021 118,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,931 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 113,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp not seated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 86,543 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,840 miles

Nearside Front discs surface corroded

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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Y33 JFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y33 JFC, 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 Y33 JFC registered?

Y33 JFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is Y33 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 JFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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