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OW12 LBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,987 mi
Last recorded129,987 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 LBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 129,987 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,045 miles

Rear o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

n/s rear & o/s rear wheels repaired with weld

Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,655 miles

n/s front and rear wheel repaired with weld

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,286 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 106,236 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 97,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,114 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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OW12 LBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OW12 LBU, 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 OW12 LBU registered?

OW12 LBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is OW12 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 LBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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