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L50 AMS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,664 mi
Last recorded27,664 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 AMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 27,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 26,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 25,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 24,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 22,487 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 21,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 20,990 miles

offside front tyre getting low on tread on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,623 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 16,372 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 16,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,018 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,416 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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L50 AMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L50 AMS, 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 L50 AMS registered?

L50 AMS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is L50 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 AMS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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