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LS12 FUV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 FUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 84,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,379 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 77,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 68,751 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 68,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

outstanding vehicle safety recall

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 49,740 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 41,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,247 miles

Front near side tyre has worn very low on the outer edge

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 FUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FUV, 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 LS12 FUV registered?

LS12 FUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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