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LJ02 MCA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,580 mi
Last recorded54,580 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 MCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,494 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 41,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,337 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,357 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 19,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,457 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,080 miles

Front number plate cracked

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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LJ02 MCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ02 MCA, 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 LJ02 MCA registered?

LJ02 MCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LJ02 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 MCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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