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L13 DCJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 DCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 66,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,570 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 46,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,900 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play not the track rod end

under body pans fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 23,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L13 DCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L13 DCJ, 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 L13 DCJ registered?

L13 DCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is L13 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 DCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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