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LB12 EWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,677 mi
Last recorded68,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edeg and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level very low

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edeg and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level very low

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,159 miles

oil level was very low

Fail 16 Jul 2024 64,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil level was very low

Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT WORN

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,926 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,072 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 50,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,709 miles

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

nearside day running light mot working

Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,094 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front discs worn and corroded

front washers not very powerful but still provide sufficient fluid

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 225/45R17 runflats (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,366 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 EWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LB12 EWM, 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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LB12 EWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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