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LS12 JVR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin al 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various corrosion throughout

Fail 4 Aug 2026 113,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin al 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

various corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Jan 2024 106,217 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,714 miles

Central Front handbrake travel

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,714 miles

Central Front handbrake travel

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 91,461 miles

Front Lower inner arch cover has damage but secure

Lower plastic covers covering lower floor

Lower plastic covers covering outer sills

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 91,461 miles

Front Lower inner arch cover has damage but secure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower plastic covers covering lower floor

Lower plastic covers covering outer sills

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,765 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower damaged /insecure

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower damaged /insecure

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 73,397 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure insecure at o/s/f (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure inside car at dash (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,760 miles

offside headlight accident damaged and has been pushed back into wing.

oil dipstick tube broken and is leaking.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,925 miles

nsf wiper worn / long foot brake travel

osf bumper damaged / nsr light damaged

rear pads on limit

Fail 17 Jun 2016 41,925 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nsf wiper worn / long foot brake travel

osf bumper damaged / nsr light damaged

rear pads on limit

Fail 18 May 2016 40,810 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated LETTERS (6.3.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW ?? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE VERY LOW 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

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 JVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LS12 JVR, 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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LS12 JVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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