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WR62 LCJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 104,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,573 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 98,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,799 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 89,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 6 Jan 2022 77,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens damaged and allowing water ingress

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 61,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens damaged and allowing water ingress

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,285 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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WR62 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR62 LCJ, 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

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What year was WR62 LCJ registered?

WR62 LCJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is WR62 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 LCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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