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LR12 YYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,091 mi
Last recorded26,091 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 YYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 25,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 25,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 25,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 24,488 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 24,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,604 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 23,603 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 21,668 miles

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded on both sides

Pass 13 May 2019 21,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 20,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,888 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 17,344 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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LR12 YYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LR12 YYV, 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 LR12 YYV registered?

LR12 YYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LR12 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 YYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR12 YYV have outstanding finance?

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