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M5 LCY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 LCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,724 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,856 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 44,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,314 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,730 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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M5 LCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 M5 LCY, 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 M5 LCY registered?

M5 LCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is M5 LCY safe to buy?

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