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LJ62 LCP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 LCP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,818 miles

both front tyres have 3mm tread

both rear tyres are worn close to the limit

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

rear brake discs have slight judder

rear wiper is split

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,105 miles

wear in steering rack offside

wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2020 51,205 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,367 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2019 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,917 miles

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

Nearside Front door central locking mechanism

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,067 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 19,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,899 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 LCP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP registered?

LJ62 LCP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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