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LFZ 5017

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,422 mi
Last recorded124,422 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 5017
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 124,422 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 124,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 120,452 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,429 miles

Both washer jets poor

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,352 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,930 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer wall not to cords & outer edge wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut -- not to cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear knotches -- outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 18,855 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 5017 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LFZ 5017, 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 5017 registered?

LFZ 5017 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is LFZ 5017 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 5017 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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