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LN12 JJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,849 mi
Last recorded79,849 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 JJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 79,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 77,640 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 77,640 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 69,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 62,050 miles

Front Bumper grilles missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 62,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Bumper grilles missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,613 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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LN12 JJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LN12 JJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN12 JJV registered?

LN12 JJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is LN12 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 JJV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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