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LB12 UPL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,812 mi
Last recorded72,812 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UPL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,812 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,893 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 62,700 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,909 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 58,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,453 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,979 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 45,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,797 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,693 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 19,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,382 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UPL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

LB12 UPL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LB12 UPL safe to buy?

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