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LA12 AOF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,390 mi
Last recorded138,390 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 AOF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 138,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,847 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,665 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 88,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both&under trays fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both&under trays fitted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,506 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,496 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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LA12 AOF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA12 AOF, 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 LA12 AOF registered?

LA12 AOF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is LA12 AOF safe to buy?

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