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LD12 TZZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,124 mi
Last recorded131,124 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 131,124 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 125,602 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 125,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 0ne on all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

emissions not detected

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,480 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,010 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 TZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZZ, 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 TZZ registered?

LD12 TZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LD12 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 TZZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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