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LL12 DYY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,747 mi
Last recorded46,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 DYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,747 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,151 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 40,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 32,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 29,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc is obviously worn and may become dangerous before the brake pads are worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc is obviously worn and may become dangerous before the brake pads are worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 29,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc is obviously worn and may become dangerous before the brake pads are worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disc is obviously worn and may become dangerous before the brake pads are worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 20,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 19,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 17,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 15,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 13,851 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 11,751 miles

all tyres perished/cracked between treads

Pass 12 May 2015 9,785 miles

nearside front offside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking between treads

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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LL12 DYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 LL12 DYY, 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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LL12 DYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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