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LP12 XEA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 XEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,955 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension arm (front) bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 95,954 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension arm (front) bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF front arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 85,799 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF front arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn(advise replacing) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF and OSF inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,476 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,545 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 24,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,126 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 XEA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

LP12 XEA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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