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LS12 OWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,260 mi
Last recorded112,260 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 OWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,064 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,061 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,000 miles

2 front tyres cracked in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre on1.6mm

Fail 5 Mar 2016 43,000 miles

2 front tyres cracked in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre on1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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 OWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LS12 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

LS12 OWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is LS12 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 OWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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