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P24 LAP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,963 mi
Last recorded112,963 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 LAP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,369 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,261 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,261 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,116 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,967 miles

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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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P24 LAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P24 LAP, 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 P24 LAP registered?

P24 LAP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is P24 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 LAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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