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LJ61 AXO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 AXO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 132,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 124,961 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 112,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,553 miles

Offside Front Small chip in drivers side of windscreen

Rear Both rear number plate lamps have water ingress, adversely affecting light output.

Pass 5 Feb 2022 91,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,775 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 82,775 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 73,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 65,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,196 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ61 AXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ61 AXO, 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 LJ61 AXO registered?

LJ61 AXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is LJ61 AXO safe to buy?

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