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AJ62 LGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,180 mi
Last recorded93,180 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 LGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,536 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,676 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 77,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2020 69,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 55,238 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 55,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 43,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 24,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 23,135 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,878 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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AJ62 LGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ62 LGU, 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 AJ62 LGU registered?

AJ62 LGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is AJ62 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 LGU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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