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LD12 RVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,457 mi
Last recorded105,457 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,457 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 105,457 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 101,169 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,600 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,278 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 65,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,852 miles

both front tyre's outer edge wear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

LD12 RVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is LD12 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 RVK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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