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LFZ 1368

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 1368
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Plastic cover on rear window due to damaged glass,Rear view still available with mirrors (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 109,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Plastic cover on rear window due to damaged glass,Rear view still available with mirrors (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 99,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,442 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 80,442 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi is damaged, slight leak of exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer lip corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer lip corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light on boot lid not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,645 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,588 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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LFZ 1368 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFZ 1368, 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 LFZ 1368 registered?

LFZ 1368 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is LFZ 1368 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 1368 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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