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LL12 ZWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,185 mi
Last recorded86,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray fitted

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,906 miles

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

n/s daytime running lamp not working

o/s/f fog lamp not working

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2025 84,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

daytime running lamps not working

o/s/f fog lamp not working

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking in tread

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade defective

under trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2023 80,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking in tread

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade defective

under trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,245 miles

under - trays fitted/ not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 77,384 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,128 miles

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 Jun 2020 75,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,991 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,465 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 48,636 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,696 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 40,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 ZWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL12 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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