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LA12 FCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 FCO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2025 104,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 104,033 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 102,912 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 100,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre cracked/perished & inner edge worn

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,257 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2015 52,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

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 FCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 LA12 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

LA12 FCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 August 2012.

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