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LG12 UAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,562 mi
Last recorded75,562 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 UAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - replacement is recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the nearside rear upper front suspension arm outer bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 65,639 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,779 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 53,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders of both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2019 39,463 miles

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 15 Oct 2019 39,463 miles

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

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders of both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted unable to inspect testable items

Fail 10 Oct 2018 24,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders of both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted unable to inspect testable items

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 10,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 9,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 8,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 6,531 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 UAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

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

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