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PJ62 LKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 LKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,487 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,937 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ62 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

PJ62 LKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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