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LL12 VGF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,995 mi
Last recorded155,995 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 VGF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,995 miles

Damage to bonnet and support struts.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 155,995 miles

Damage to bonnet and support struts.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 134,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 134,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light faulty flashes / D.R.L INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,165 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edge

2 rear tyres worn on lnner edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn causing move ment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s f daytime light out

Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,872 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and also has a cut in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,890 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 54,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,920 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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LL12 VGF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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