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LG62 FKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end locking device not original type

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped outside of the swept area

Fail 30 Oct 2025 79,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end locking device not original type

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped outside of the swept area

Pass 22 Oct 2024 72,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 72,706 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 63,519 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,562 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 51,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,061 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 33,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,284 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,172 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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LG62 FKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG62 FKJ, 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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LG62 FKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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