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LA12 VCP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,657 mi
Last recorded84,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VCP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 72,015 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 72,015 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

large under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,274 miles

large under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,167 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,814 miles

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 29,597 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,752 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 VCP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCP, 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

How do I check the history of LA12 VCP?

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What year was LA12 VCP registered?

LA12 VCP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LA12 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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