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J9 LTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,907 mi
Last recorded97,907 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 97,907 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittently (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 97,907 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittently (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,611 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear worn down close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,930 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,984 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,340 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,433 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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J9 LTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J9 LTJ, 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 J9 LTJ registered?

J9 LTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is J9 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 LTJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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