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CM52 LUM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM52 LUM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,412 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2023 82,830 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,654 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tye rod ()

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,654 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tye rod ()

slight damage to rear bumper

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tye rod ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,916 miles

Central Rear Rear bumper trim damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,784 miles

Offside Front Brakes starting to bind.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,285 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 22,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 22,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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CM52 LUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CM52 LUM, 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 CM52 LUM registered?

CM52 LUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is CM52 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM52 LUM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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