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L28 UTY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,115 mi
Last recorded82,115 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 UTY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2026 82,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2022 53,468 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 46,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 43,133 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2019 38,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 33,364 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,953 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,602 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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L28 UTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L28 UTY, 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 L28 UTY registered?

L28 UTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is L28 UTY safe to buy?

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