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LC12 UBX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,078 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 97,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,664 miles

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

handbrake has high travel

Fail 10 Nov 2023 88,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

handbrake has high travel

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,250 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nail inner edge.

offside and nearside rear inner brake pads appear low.

parking brake level travel.

Fail 8 Nov 2022 79,221 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear tyre nail inner edge.

offside and nearside rear inner brake pads appear low.

parking brake level travel.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,429 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 47,149 miles

Side repeater not working Both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,691 miles

engine tray fitted obscuring some engine bay components

oil tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 20,539 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 20,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

LC12 UBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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