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LS12 EJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,726 mi
Last recorded78,726 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 EJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 70,096 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,090 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 51,096 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 51,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 44,852 miles

Offside Front wheel slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2021 44,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly

Offside Front wheel slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2020 38,603 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2019 31,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 22,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 16,193 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 11,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn smooth

Pass 28 Feb 2015 9,646 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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LS12 EJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS12 EJV, 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 LS12 EJV registered?

LS12 EJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is LS12 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 EJV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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