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L11 UKB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,902 mi
Last recorded111,902 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 UKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,902 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 111,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 109,814 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,814 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subframes

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,823 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 107,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,764 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 104,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,016 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 Sep 2018 79,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,799 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,100 miles

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

brake wear limit sensor rubbing against the alloy wheel.

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake wear limit sensor rubbing against the alloy wheel.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 52,373 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

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

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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L11 UKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L11 UKB, 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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What year was L11 UKB registered?

L11 UKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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