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LX12 XBK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,329 mi
Last recorded81,329 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XBK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 81,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,360 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 79,188 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,727 miles

Nail in tyre OSR & NSR ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 76,727 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre OSR & NSR ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,421 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit in centre

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 53,279 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,044 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 22,044 miles

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

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

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 XBK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LX12 XBK, 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 LX12 XBK registered?

LX12 XBK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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