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L18 RLW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,382 mi
Last recorded126,382 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 RLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 126,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy worn

Fail 15 Oct 2025 126,382 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,508 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2023 98,503 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,029 miles

front pads and discs worn--advise to replace

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre close to 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,200 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 54,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R tyre has bulge inner edger (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,500 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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L18 RLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L18 RLW, 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 L18 RLW registered?

L18 RLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is L18 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 RLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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