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EF12 LYP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 LYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 75,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 70,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,815 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 37,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,264 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 36,264 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 32,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 28,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 24,886 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,444 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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EF12 LYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EF12 LYP, 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

How do I check the history of EF12 LYP?

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What year was EF12 LYP registered?

EF12 LYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is EF12 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 LYP 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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