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LP61 CDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,903 mi
Last recorded136,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 CDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 120,397 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 93,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 87,213 miles

Damage to windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 87,213 miles

Damage to windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 75,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 44,776 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers veiw of the road

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,318 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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LP61 CDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP61 CDV, 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 LP61 CDV registered?

LP61 CDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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