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LC12 LML

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,235 mi
Last recorded66,235 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LML
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,235 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 66,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,579 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 61,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 48,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 37,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear bumper slightly damaged, but not likely to become detached.

Fail 26 May 2021 37,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear bumper slightly damaged, but not likely to become detached.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,731 miles

slight damage to rear bumper & front kidney grill

Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,720 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 23,023 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 22,910 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 17,323 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 13,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 10,202 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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LC12 LML is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LC12 LML, 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 LC12 LML registered?

LC12 LML is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LC12 LML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 LML shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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