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LX12 LGO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 LGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 67,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 58,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,530 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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LX12 LGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX12 LGO, 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 LX12 LGO registered?

LX12 LGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is LX12 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 LGO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX12 LGO have outstanding finance?

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