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BJ62 LJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,766 mi
Last recorded89,766 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 LJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished outer edge (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 82,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 76,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 72,069 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,743 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 71,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,070 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

side sill damaged n/s/f

Pass 30 Jun 2017 566,683 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 56,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,062 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 38,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,198 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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BJ62 LJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ62 LJO, 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 BJ62 LJO registered?

BJ62 LJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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