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LC62 CJJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,061 mi
Last recorded168,061 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 CJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 168,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,018 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,609 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 113,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 62,235 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,840 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC62 CJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC62 CJJ, 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 LC62 CJJ registered?

LC62 CJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is LC62 CJJ safe to buy?

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