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LB12 SFO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,002 mi
Last recorded88,002 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,506 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 71,506 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,904 miles

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 9 Jul 2020 58,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 51,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,771 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 43,213 miles

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

o/s front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,369 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 35,369 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

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 SFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

LB12 SFO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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