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LJ12 SJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,148 mi
Last recorded72,148 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,677 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 68,677 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 61,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,666 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,271 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage no cords showing at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,341 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 SJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LJ12 SJO, 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 LJ12 SJO registered?

LJ12 SJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LJ12 SJO safe to buy?

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