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E3 LCC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 LCC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High Level Lamp (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-Chip, Zone ''B'' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,932 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-Chip, Zone ''B'' (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to Offside Pipe, Coated in Plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside Floor, Nearside and Offside Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including All Nearside and Offside (Steel) Radius Arms / Links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around Sub-Frame Mounting Points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,664 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy on cat/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake has little effort - suspect internal fault

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,215 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 29,976 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 29,967 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre sperating on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear indicator bulbs showing white slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,054 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,327 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 21,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 19,096 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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E3 LCC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 E3 LCC, 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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E3 LCC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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