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LIB 6899

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 6899
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,449 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,619 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 75,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,421 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 57,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,232 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.98mm (4.1.E.1)

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,123 miles

trim covers fitted to under body, outer sills and engine obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,879 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 27,879 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front nail in tyre

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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LIB 6899 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LIB 6899, 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 LIB 6899 registered?

LIB 6899 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LIB 6899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 6899 shows 16 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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