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RV62 LJJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,646 mi
Last recorded135,646 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 LJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 135,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 135,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 111,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,145 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2022 105,145 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,857 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 94,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,922 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,460 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

o/s/r passenger seat folded down at time of test

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

used internal adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

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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RV62 LJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 RV62 LJJ, 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 RV62 LJJ registered?

RV62 LJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is RV62 LJJ safe to buy?

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