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S18 LPS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,047 mi
Last recorded51,047 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 LPS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 49,001 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 48,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 46,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 44,035 miles

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

nearside front brake pads worn close wear indicator

Fail 29 Nov 2022 43,989 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front brake pads worn close wear indicator

Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,258 miles

offside front brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Pass 1 Dec 2020 39,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,668 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 34,175 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,003 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,593 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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S18 LPS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 S18 LPS, 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 S18 LPS registered?

S18 LPS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is S18 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 LPS 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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