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L40 USX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 USX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 151,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 134,215 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Fail 15 Aug 2023 133,876 miles

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

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

Both rear bump stops broken

Pass 23 Aug 2022 124,291 miles

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2022 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,420 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,106 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Door Mirror Mounted Unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) More Than Slight Play Felt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,148 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 73,143 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,916 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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L40 USX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L40 USX, 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 L40 USX registered?

L40 USX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is L40 USX safe to buy?

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