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LF12 XYD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XYD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 60,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 45,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,764 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,506 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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LF12 XYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF12 XYD, 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 LF12 XYD registered?

LF12 XYD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LF12 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 XYD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF12 XYD have outstanding finance?

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