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AX12 LEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,809 mi
Last recorded95,809 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 LEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 95,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 95,808 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,508 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,494 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,700 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,927 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,338 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

bonnet catch seized

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2018 40,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2018 40,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2017 32,387 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 23,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,963 miles

all four tyres have light cracking in treads

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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AX12 LEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX12 LEX, 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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AX12 LEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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