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LR12 ZNM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 76,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 73,534 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2024 73,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55zr17 93wxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 May 2023 69,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 62,692 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,727 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav and air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 55,727 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav and air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,159 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav and mob mount ()

Pass 8 May 2017 44,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear parking brakes imbalance

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid valve leaking (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear parking brakes imbalance

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,440 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,369 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 ZNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZNM, 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 LR12 ZNM registered?

LR12 ZNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is LR12 ZNM safe to buy?

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