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BK12 LGA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 124,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 117,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,809 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2024 110,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,918 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 104,918 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,117 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,106 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 15 May 2019 72,098 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 56,598 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 37,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 24,453 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 18,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK12 LGA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 LGA, 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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BK12 LGA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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