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AD02 LRD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,027 mi
Last recorded187,027 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 LRD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 187,027 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 175,307 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 158,962 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,881 miles

rear diff front seal leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,419 miles

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

slight weep from diff input seal

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,576 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,043 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,100 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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AD02 LRD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD02 LRD, 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 AD02 LRD registered?

AD02 LRD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AD02 LRD safe to buy?

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