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LB62 KTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,381 mi
Last recorded81,381 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 81,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 70,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,131 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit allowing the ingress of water, but light output not affected at time of test

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,849 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split open to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,511 miles

Nearside Rear lens full of water

slight body damage

Fail 29 Nov 2019 52,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear lens full of water

slight body damage

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,313 miles

Nearside Rear light unit has water in

Pass 16 Dec 2017 40,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 32,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,616 miles

Offside Rear deep cut in Tyre no cords visible

Fail 5 Dec 2015 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has 2 in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nail in Tyre

Nearside Rear nail in Tyre

Offside Rear deep cut in Tyre no cords visible

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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LB62 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB62 KTJ, 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 LB62 KTJ registered?

LB62 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is LB62 KTJ safe to buy?

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