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LB12 VVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,483 mi
Last recorded104,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,483 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,968 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 98,966 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 82,430 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,698 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm fractured tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 71,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 64,416 miles

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 55,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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