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LP05 DAV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,567 mi
Last recorded127,567 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP05 DAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 127,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 127,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,852 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,685 miles

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

Offside Front outer edge worn

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

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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LP05 DAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LP05 DAV, 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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What year was LP05 DAV registered?

LP05 DAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is LP05 DAV safe to buy?

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