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LB12 EVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 122,330 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,332 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,164 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,374 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 81,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,680 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,176 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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 EVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 LB12 EVC, 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 LB12 EVC registered?

LB12 EVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is LB12 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 EVC 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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