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LP12 AZG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,106 mi
Last recorded126,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 AZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm(205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,290 miles

Hand brake performance just within limits

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 103,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 97,374 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 93,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,222 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 88,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,911 miles

eng covers and undertraysfitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,915 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 AZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AZG, 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 AZG registered?

LP12 AZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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