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LP12 AWH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,937 mi
Last recorded164,937 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 AWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 164,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2025 153,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 138,434 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 126,511 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 126,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 13 Aug 2022 120,502 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2022 120,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,580 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2021 112,580 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,366 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 104,325 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,105 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,929 miles

Slight leak from rear differential

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 82,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Slight leak from rear differential

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 57,072 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,182 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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LP12 AWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LP12 AWH, 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 LP12 AWH registered?

LP12 AWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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