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LB12 XVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,278 mi
Last recorded110,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 110,278 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 110,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,727 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,154 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot damaged

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot damaged

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot damaged

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire shows signs of having been rubbing on wheel

Offside slight play in inner steering arm joint

Pass 28 Jun 2021 74,823 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2020 70,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,144 miles

snow tyres fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,250 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 XVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

LB12 XVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is LB12 XVK safe to buy?

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