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M123 LHH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,437 mi
Last recorded46,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 LHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 46,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,340 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 19,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 19,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 18,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,582 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 15,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,362 miles

Central Rear Brake light damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,315 miles

both front tyres have age cracking

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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M123 LHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 M123 LHH, 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 M123 LHH registered?

M123 LHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is M123 LHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 LHH 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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