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LA12 UFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,047 mi
Last recorded78,047 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 UFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 78,047 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 56,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,571 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 40,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 21,173 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 UFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 LA12 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

LA12 UFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LA12 UFP safe to buy?

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