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LJ62 LSD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 112,968 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 103,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,641 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,451 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,970 miles

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,301 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,405 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 36,671 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 LSD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD registered?

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

Is LJ62 LSD safe to buy?

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