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LJ12 WBA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 WBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,026 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 61,460 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,564 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 44,819 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,229 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,562 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 27,637 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 24,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in center (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

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 WBA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 LJ12 WBA, 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 WBA registered?

LJ12 WBA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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