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LP12 VOK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 VOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 134,063 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly low on both (5.2.3 (e))

no accel detected

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes cracking but ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 125,504 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,416 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 117,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 101,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 82,735 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,016 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 VOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LP12 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

LP12 VOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LP12 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 VOK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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