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LJ62 EOK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 EOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 97,675 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 86,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,888 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,621 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,293 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,569 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears perished and cracking in sidewalls of tyre and worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls of tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,137 miles

All tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 29,925 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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LJ62 EOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ62 EOK, 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 LJ62 EOK registered?

LJ62 EOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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