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LB12 AUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,313 mi
Last recorded142,313 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 142,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 134,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT OUTER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,495 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 107,227 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,226 miles

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

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

rear brake pads thin

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in track control rod

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,749 miles

Front reg. plate cracked.

Fail 25 Jun 2016 78,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front reg. plate cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,812 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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LB12 AUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB12 AUY, 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 LB12 AUY registered?

LB12 AUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is LB12 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 AUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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