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A1 LCN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,299 mi
Last recorded28,299 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LCN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 26,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 25,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 24,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 23,524 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 22,629 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 22,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,058 miles

Slight buckles on both inner wheel rims.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,122 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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A1 LCN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A1 LCN, 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 A1 LCN registered?

A1 LCN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is A1 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 LCN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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