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E935 LYN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE935 LYN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 117,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 110,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,898 miles

both front tyres starting to perish, advise rechecking in approx 6 months

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,098 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 66,098 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,628 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,088 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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E935 LYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 E935 LYN, 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 E935 LYN registered?

E935 LYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is E935 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E935 LYN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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