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LY62 JBZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,677 mi
Last recorded55,677 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 53,747 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,432 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 205/50r17 89v rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,431 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 205/50r17 89v rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 40,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 33,346 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,817 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,074 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,796 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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LY62 JBZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 LY62 JBZ, 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 LY62 JBZ registered?

LY62 JBZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is LY62 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 JBZ 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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