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CC12 LBC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC12 LBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 113,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 105,615 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 99,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 99,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 91,384 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 82,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,034 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,519 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 41,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 38,948 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,126 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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CC12 LBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CC12 LBC, 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 CC12 LBC registered?

CC12 LBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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