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LA53 MED

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,812 mi
Last recorded83,812 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 MED
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn outer edge (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2024 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 74,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,192 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 63,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,267 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,575 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 47,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,825 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 24,444 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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LA53 MED is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LA53 MED, 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 LA53 MED registered?

LA53 MED is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LA53 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 MED shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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