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LM03 WHM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,025 mi
Last recorded80,025 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 WHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 61,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 55,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,362 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,165 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 29,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,764 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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LM03 WHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM03 WHM, 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 LM03 WHM registered?

LM03 WHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LM03 WHM safe to buy?

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