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LJ62 LKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,737 mi
Last recorded68,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 LKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 68,737 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 68,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 60,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,283 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 47,279 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,899 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,033 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 39,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,903 miles

front tyres perished 215-40-18

Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,268 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,627 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 LKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKC, 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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LJ62 LKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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