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LJ07 GAR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,549 mi
Last recorded94,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 GAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 94,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2025 94,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,436 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp misting

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp misting

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,808 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 67,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (approx) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (approx) (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,067 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 49,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,374 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,286 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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LJ07 GAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ07 GAR, 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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LJ07 GAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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