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LR12 UNU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,082 mi
Last recorded52,082 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 UNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,652 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,938 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,334 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,215 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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LR12 UNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR12 UNU, 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 LR12 UNU registered?

LR12 UNU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is LR12 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 UNU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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