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WN62 LJJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,119 mi
Last recorded133,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 LJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,018 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 125,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 113,199 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Fail 6 May 2022 113,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Pass 25 May 2021 98,289 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer wall

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 97,816 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides . (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Handbrake travelling too high .

Pass 28 May 2020 78,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 52,698 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 28,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,652 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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WN62 LJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WN62 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 WN62 LJJ registered?

WN62 LJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WN62 LJJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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