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LM12 YJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,398 mi
Last recorded56,398 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 56,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 53,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 49,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 43,283 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 35,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 21,223 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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LM12 YJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJU, 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 LM12 YJU registered?

LM12 YJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LM12 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 YJU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM12 YJU have outstanding finance?

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