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LJ62 ESU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,287 mi
Last recorded132,287 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 ESU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 119,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,099 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 93,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,626 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels distorted/buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,526 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels distorted/buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 46,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,269 miles

rear brake pads low

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 ESU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ESU, 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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What year was LJ62 ESU registered?

LJ62 ESU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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