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LG12 OCB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 OCB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,530 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,838 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,493 miles

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

osr pad warning wire loose will rub

washers weak poss frozen

Pass 21 Jan 2022 61,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 61,044 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on limit (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,998 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 46,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 31,613 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rims area (4.2.A.1a)

Service sign shows

Pass 23 Jan 2017 24,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,603 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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LG12 OCB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG12 OCB, 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 LG12 OCB registered?

LG12 OCB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LG12 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 OCB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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