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LB61 MGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 MGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 54,459 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves fitted to road wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 52,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged on rim

Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,010 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,148 miles

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

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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LB61 MGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LB61 MGU, 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 LB61 MGU registered?

LB61 MGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is LB61 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 MGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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