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LC62 WJK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,098 mi
Last recorded135,098 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 WJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,098 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 119,075 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 119,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,296 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 109,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 99,731 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 99,731 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,859 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,467 miles

3000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 71,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,079 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,064 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,816 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 WJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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