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LD12 RVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,780 mi
Last recorded13,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 RVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 13,780 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,435 miles

Front Wipers smearing on screen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 13,075 miles

Offside Front Washers weak

Fail 22 Jul 2024 13,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Washers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2023 12,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 11,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 10,225 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 9,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 9,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,527 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 RVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 LD12 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

LD12 RVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is LD12 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 RVA 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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