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S13 LTP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,070 mi
Last recorded118,070 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 LTP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 118,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 118,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad almost on metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,928 miles

Floor pan covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floor pan covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

floor pan covers firred

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tracking check/adjust

tpms light on indicating low pressure

Fail 2 Dec 2020 51,471 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged a cut down to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear trail arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 46,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 30 Nov 2019 46,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,758 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 30,067 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,545 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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S13 LTP 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 S13 LTP, 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 S13 LTP registered?

S13 LTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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