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LD12 ORV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ORV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 118,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 118,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 116,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 113,390 miles

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

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

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

can't inspect all brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

can't inspect condition of floor due to undertrays

Fail 20 Jul 2024 113,390 miles

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

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

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

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

can't inspect all brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

can't inspect condition of floor due to undertrays

Pass 26 Jul 2023 109,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,119 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,471 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r disc slightly corroded

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,615 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on outer edges

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

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 ORV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORV, 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 LD12 ORV registered?

LD12 ORV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LD12 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 ORV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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