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LA12 HNC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,650 mi
Last recorded62,650 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 HNC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 62,650 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,998 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 58,997 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,277 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,547 miles

slight cuts in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,222 miles

slight cuts in rear tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,748 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack

slight cuts in front tyres

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 12 Jun 2020 42,746 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

cuts in all tyres

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 23 May 2019 38,887 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 34,132 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,957 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 23,717 miles

under trayed

Pass 6 May 2015 19,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HNC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LA12 HNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA12 HNC registered?

LA12 HNC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is LA12 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 HNC 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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