MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear brake ( inner ) discs in very poor condition ( corroded )advise changing
parking brake performance low on n/s
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Lighting control completely missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on brake disc surfaces (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights inop (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR62 KJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 LR62 KJE, 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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How do I check the history of LR62 KJE?
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What year was LR62 KJE registered?
LR62 KJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.
Is LR62 KJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR62 KJE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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