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Y88 JSN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,620 mi
Last recorded132,620 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 JSN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 132,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 127,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,143 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 119,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,403 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 113,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,982 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 107,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 101,216 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 91,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,392 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 54,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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Y88 JSN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y88 JSN, 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 Y88 JSN registered?

Y88 JSN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is Y88 JSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 JSN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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