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LJ62 EWL

2012 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,385 mi
Last recorded125,385 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 EWL
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 125,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,313 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 87,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,946 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,022 miles

Nearside Front head lamp height adjuster broken on n/s/f suspension

Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,022 miles

Nearside Front head lamp height adjuster broken on n/s/f suspension

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,591 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 36,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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LJ62 EWL is a 2012 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ62 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ62 EWL registered?

LJ62 EWL is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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