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LL12 ZWH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 ZWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side forward bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front knock in steering rack

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,146 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/s and floor panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 131,381 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 131,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

during brake test (brake pedal sinking

Pass 13 Sep 2022 129,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear ,should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bulb ,should be replaced. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracket ,should replace. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,556 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps damaged

Front suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Fail 7 Oct 2021 120,508 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly scored and worn with 'lips' on edges

Front fog lamps damaged

Front suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car

Nearside front day running lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 106,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,547 miles

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

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

Nearside front brake effort lags slightly.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 77,547 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.

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

Nearside front brake effort lags slightly.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,970 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 60,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,467 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 ZWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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