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LJ62 LNG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,501 mi
Last recorded114,501 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 98,052 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 98,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Fail 23 Oct 2023 94,622 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front flexi burst/broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Oct 2022 87,513 miles

TPMS light on at dash

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 71,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,212 miles

Front both o/s and n/s front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,300 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

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 LNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

LJ62 LNG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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