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LR12 ZXV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,929 mi
Last recorded80,929 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obvious accelerated wear to shoulder of tread which is wearing smooth

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obvious accelerated wear to shoulder of tread which has worn smooth/devoid of tread

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress but not seriously affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obvious accelerated wear to shoulder of tread which is wearing smooth

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Obvious accelerated wear to shoulder of tread which has worn smooth/devoid of tread

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress but not seriously affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,257 miles

covers /undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 67,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers /undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,691 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,686 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,485 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,096 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 ZXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR12 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

LR12 ZXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LR12 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 ZXV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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