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A14 LFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 82,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,294 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,196 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 47,243 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 38,752 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,863 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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A14 LFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A14 LFD, 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 A14 LFD registered?

A14 LFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is A14 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LFD 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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