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VE62 LNJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,885 mi
Last recorded38,885 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 38,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 37,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 36,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 34,433 miles

Bodywork damaged offside front

Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 28,027 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre nail in tread

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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VE62 LNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE62 LNJ, 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 VE62 LNJ?

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What year was VE62 LNJ registered?

VE62 LNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is VE62 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 LNJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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