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LV12 FUU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 136,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 112,861 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 112,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,404 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 86,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,941 miles

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

Slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,909 miles

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

Front both sides tyre worn on outer edges

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

Rear both sides tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,651 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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LV12 FUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV12 FUU, 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 LV12 FUU registered?

LV12 FUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LV12 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 FUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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