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LD61 ZCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 ZCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 140,840 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2025 140,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,849 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute HAZARD (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 117,849 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute HAZARD (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 114,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,692 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,472 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 80,195 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,088 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,525 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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LD61 ZCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD61 ZCV, 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 LD61 ZCV registered?

LD61 ZCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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