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LB12 XHE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XHE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,088 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 90,088 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 86,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,860 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 62,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 57,607 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,843 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 33,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,729 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,940 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 XHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

LB12 XHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is LB12 XHE safe to buy?

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