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LB12 XLK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,094 mi
Last recorded111,094 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 111,094 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 111,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2025 101,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,147 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 52,346 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 36,533 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,855 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 XLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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