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LS12 UAG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,620 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low and inside worn unevenly and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute flashing inconsistent (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low and inside worn unevenly and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2023 74,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low and inside worn unevenly and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute flashing inconsistent (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low and inside worn unevenly and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,241 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 46,868 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 33,591 miles

Engine cover and plastic under covers fitted full inspection not possible

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2017 21,255 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2016 17,469 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel rim protector damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,865 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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LS12 UAG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAG, 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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LS12 UAG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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