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PJ62 LJE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 LJE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 119,572 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 119,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 111,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre low, damaged & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 86,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR tyre worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF lower arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre low, damaged & bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 74,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 63,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s)( worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,986 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 28,544 miles

Front Outer Note; Both front tyres starting to wear to outer edges.

Rear Inner Note; Both rear tyres have small cuts to inner edges pass at time of test.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 17,238 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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PJ62 LJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ62 LJE, 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 PJ62 LJE registered?

PJ62 LJE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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