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LR12 WCC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 WCC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 93,913 miles

Nearside headlamp lens misting inside

Fail 9 May 2024 93,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens misting inside

Pass 3 May 2023 88,995 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is wearing low (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 82,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is wearing low (Inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,591 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre has wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 59,715 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,255 miles

Light cuts in nearside front tyre.

Recommend removing build up of leaves under bonnet.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,786 miles

all brake pads are approximately 80% worn - replacement required soon.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,478 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 WCC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR12 WCC, 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 LR12 WCC registered?

LR12 WCC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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