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LS12 UHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 103,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,174 miles

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

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,332 miles

Engine covers c+ under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,278 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

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

Is LS12 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 UHD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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