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N7 LJP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,183 mi
Last recorded45,183 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 LJP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 45,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 43,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 43,063 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 39,738 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 31,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 27,556 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 27,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and heavily scrubbed edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and heavily scrubbed edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and heavily scrubbed edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and heavily scrubbed edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,918 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges but tyres are of a stepped construction

Pass 14 Nov 2016 18,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,030 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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N7 LJP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N7 LJP, 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 N7 LJP registered?

N7 LJP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is N7 LJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 LJP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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