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LB12 XMD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XMD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,405 miles

Front both front shock absorbers protective rubbers deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated

Fail 10 Oct 2024 115,400 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak near side rear shock absorber

rear shock absorbers upper covers deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2024 115,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak near side rear shock absorber

rear shock absorbers upper covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,715 miles

Front both sides,both shock absorber dust covers perished and torn

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm,this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder, and worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides,both shock absorber dust covers perished and torn

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm,this is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm,and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 102,578 miles

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

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

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

near side rear upper damper dust guard detached

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,763 miles

Slight corrosion and wear to front and rear brake discs

near side rear shock absorber upper dust guard detached

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,151 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,454 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 XMD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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