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LM12 LBL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,252 mi
Last recorded108,252 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 108,252 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 108,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 86,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,530 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,491 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,916 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 44,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,069 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 19,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LM12 LBL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 LM12 LBL, 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 LM12 LBL registered?

LM12 LBL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is LM12 LBL safe to buy?

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