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L5 VXX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,062 mi
Last recorded131,062 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 VXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 131,062 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 130,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 123,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2021 102,410 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,530 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,403 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 92,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer wall 245/35 r18 88y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 245/35/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has edge wear 225/40/18 runflat

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

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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L5 VXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L5 VXX, 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 L5 VXX registered?

L5 VXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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