2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LX12 LXU
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 54,469 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX12 LXU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 54,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX12 LXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (LX12 LXU) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
LX12 LXU Mileage History
- 20/09/202234,450 mi
- 09/05/202547,326 mi+12,876 mi
- 06/06/202654,469 mi+7,143 mi
- 08/06/202654,469 mi
Average of roughly 5,389 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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