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LB12 KNA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,486 mi
Last recorded136,486 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KNA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 136,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,648 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,184 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2020 100,855 miles

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

Offside Front day light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,652 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,541 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 KNA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KNA, 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 KNA registered?

LB12 KNA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is LB12 KNA safe to buy?

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