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LS12 FUP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,944 mi
Last recorded107,944 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 FUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 107,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,226 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 107,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,128 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 102,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 94,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 88,294 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 88,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,404 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads low

tested wet

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

engine pans

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 44,550 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 33,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 21,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LS12 FUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LS12 FUP, 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 LS12 FUP registered?

LS12 FUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LS12 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 FUP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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