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LK61 JYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,184 mi
Last recorded43,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 JYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 43,184 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,742 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 33,736 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 22,732 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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LK61 JYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK61 JYW, 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 LK61 JYW registered?

LK61 JYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is LK61 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK61 JYW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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