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LO12 EFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,275 mi
Last recorded146,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 EFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 146,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 132,545 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,174 miles

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2024 119,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front undertrays fitted cant fully check suspension

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,975 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bent arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,059 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge totally worn out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge totally worn out (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,689 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Offside Front Small play detected in end of steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,385 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,962 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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LO12 EFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO12 EFL, 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 LO12 EFL registered?

LO12 EFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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