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OW12 LJF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,326 mi
Last recorded72,326 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 LJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 108,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outside egde

Fail 6 Apr 2021 108,400 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 Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outside egde

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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OW12 LJF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW12 LJF, 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

How do I check the history of OW12 LJF?

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What year was OW12 LJF registered?

OW12 LJF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is OW12 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 LJF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW12 LJF have outstanding finance?

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