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LJ62 MVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,003 mi
Last recorded90,003 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 MVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,003 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 89,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,881 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Damage to nearside front bumper and head lamp

Rear wiper blade does not fully clear rear screen

Small stone chips on window screen

Fail 10 Oct 2017 57,881 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Damage to nearside front bumper and head lamp

Headlamp aim too low Offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Nearside (1.8)

Rear wiper blade does not fully clear rear screen

Small stone chips on window screen

Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,966 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 42,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,454 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Sep 2015 28,454 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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 MVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MVK, 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 MVK registered?

LJ62 MVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LJ62 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 MVK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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