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LO12 VNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 48,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,824 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,133 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 24,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,653 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 VNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LO12 VNV, 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 LO12 VNV registered?

LO12 VNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LO12 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 VNV shows 13 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 LO12 VNV have outstanding finance?

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