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L15 RUD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RUD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,359 miles

Engine Covers

Front Exhaust Flexy Clamp Splitting

Front Wipers Streaky

Under Trays

Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted all over vehicle prevents full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2024 61,147 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2024 61,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,254 miles

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

advise side sills fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,254 miles

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

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

advise side sills fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,578 miles

plastic side sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2020 42,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,561 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 17,163 miles

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,353 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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L15 RUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L15 RUD, 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 L15 RUD registered?

L15 RUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is L15 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 RUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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