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Y35 JEF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY35 JEF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,836 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation inside

Offside Front Headlight has condensation inside

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 83,944 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation inside

Offside Front Headlight has condensation inside

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,747 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 Mar 2023 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 82,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3m and also has slight cut's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre on 2.9mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 41,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,308 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,000 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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Y35 JEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y35 JEF, 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 Y35 JEF registered?

Y35 JEF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is Y35 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y35 JEF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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