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WG62 LJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,593 mi
Last recorded129,593 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,566 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,072 miles

Offside Front steering arm ball joint has slight play.

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 95,287 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

knocking noise from steering

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Dec 2018 95,263 miles

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

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

knocking noise from steering

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,454 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WG62 LJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG62 LJV, 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 WG62 LJV registered?

WG62 LJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WG62 LJV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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