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LC12 SKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,473 mi
Last recorded68,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 SKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,672 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 52,999 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 52,993 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 18,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cut through to cords but less than 25 ml width

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,309 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 SKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol 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 LC12 SKD, 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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What year was LC12 SKD registered?

LC12 SKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LC12 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 SKD 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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