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LO61 CJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 CJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,401 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 87,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output LIGHT UNIT HAS CONDENSATION . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES . CRACKING, (5.2.3 (e))

PARK BRAKE NIOSEY WHEN APPLIED , IMBALANCED .

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON .

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD .

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,994 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,697 miles

Offside Front Inner STEERING ARM SLIGHT WEAR .

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW IN PERFORMANCE

Fail 7 Oct 2021 77,683 miles

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

Offside Front Inner STEERING ARM SLIGHT WEAR .

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW IN PERFORMANCE

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,988 miles

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR MARKER. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 72,467 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE LOW READING.

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,352 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/corroded

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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LO61 CJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO61 CJU, 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 LO61 CJU registered?

LO61 CJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is LO61 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 CJU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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