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LJ12 LWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,686 mi
Last recorded126,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 126,686 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output weak/poor image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 126,643 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements little effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output weak/poor image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,417 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 100,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 100,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 215/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,576 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cuts in tread area

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,083 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 80,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 72,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,451 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,451 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,506 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,797 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 41,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,954 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,493 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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LJ12 LWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ12 LWF, 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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LJ12 LWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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