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LS12 UFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,940 mi
Last recorded106,940 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,168 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 95,574 miles

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

plastic sills under tray

Pass 23 Sep 2023 88,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 85,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 78,240 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2022 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,274 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 60,274 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 49,296 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 49,295 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 43,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 37,608 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror repeater partially working

Fail 16 May 2017 37,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror repeater partially working

Pass 20 May 2016 30,248 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 30,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of some items.

Fail 19 May 2016 30,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of some items.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,429 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit....o/s/f tyre worn on 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 UFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFP, 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 UFP registered?

LS12 UFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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