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LB12 UPF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,860 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 85,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 63,469 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 63,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 51,461 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 51,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel retaining bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished and likely to burst. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,631 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/cracking slightly

offside front tyre cracking/slightly worn outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2020 44,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge/cracking

offside rear tyre cracking/cuts in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,005 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking

signs of a rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2018 31,190 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,287 miles

both front and rear tyre valve stems cracking

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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 UPF 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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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