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LM62 WKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,920 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,462 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Front inner joints ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2022 86,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner should has large flat spot (out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,973 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 81,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense cracked (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,301 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 75,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear slight crack in lense (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,409 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,326 miles

Front Brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,250 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 42,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 31,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,409 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 18,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LM62 WKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LM62 WKJ, 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 LM62 WKJ registered?

LM62 WKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LM62 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 WKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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