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LD62 BJE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 BJE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,944 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 67,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner track rod end has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,041 miles

front washer working but weak

battery discharge message on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2023 66,041 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

front washer working but weak

battery discharge message on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2023 66,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Washer jets weak

Pass 26 May 2022 64,138 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine & under body covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2022 64,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted a LLB434 Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine & under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,929 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 50,359 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 41,755 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 33,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,482 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 23,482 miles

Nearside 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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LD62 BJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LD62 BJE, 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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What year was LD62 BJE registered?

LD62 BJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is LD62 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 BJE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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