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LJ62 MYS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45W17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 74,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 61,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 54,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers & shields fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front drl not working

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,971 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,464 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 21,477 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 MYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MYS, 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 MYS registered?

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

Is LJ62 MYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 MYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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