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EX12 LWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,669 mi
Last recorded52,669 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,669 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 52,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,266 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,584 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,411 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 15,296 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 12,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 9,370 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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EX12 LWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX12 LWC, 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 EX12 LWC registered?

EX12 LWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is EX12 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 LWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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