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A23 LSP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,648 mi
Last recorded113,648 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LSP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 113,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,264 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,881 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 81,881 miles

Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,860 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 74,860 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,998 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve stem perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre valve stem perishing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,422 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 33,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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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A23 LSP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A23 LSP, 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 A23 LSP registered?

A23 LSP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A23 LSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 LSP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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