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LD12 FZJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,463 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2022 75,345 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak spray (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in outer edge

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,400 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc shows signs of overheating - brake bind

Offside Front brake pads crystalised due to overheating - brake bind

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,186 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,340 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres cracking up

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 51,290 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,819 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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LD12 FZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD12 FZJ, 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 LD12 FZJ registered?

LD12 FZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is LD12 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 FZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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