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L321 SUL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 SUL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,163 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,850 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,168 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 51,168 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,741 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,031 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,031 miles

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

engine bay covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 39,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L321 SUL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L321 SUL, 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 L321 SUL registered?

L321 SUL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is L321 SUL safe to buy?

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