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LC62 CJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,201 mi
Last recorded141,201 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 CJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 141,201 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 130,630 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 116,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,885 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,885 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,363 miles

O/S/F Tyre perished and split.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,498 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,498 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,941 miles

engine cover-under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,804 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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LC62 CJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CJV, 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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LC62 CJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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