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LV12 CZY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 CZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 114,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/worn smooth and close to limit. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear/worn smooth and close to limit. 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,309 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 104,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,490 miles

Front bumper damaged

Rear bumper damaged

front foglamps inoperative

oil leak not excessive

Fail 4 Jul 2024 95,480 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Rear bumper damaged

front foglamps inoperative

oil leak not excessive

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and slight outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 86,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and slight outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 75,914 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre run flat tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 75,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre run flat tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 69,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 69,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,504 miles

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dim

Offside Front side repeater slightly dim

Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,504 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dim

Offside Front side repeater slightly dim

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,738 miles

Nearside Front TYRE NAIL IN & WORN UNEVEN WAS VERY LOW ON AIR

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,860 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW DISCS LIPPED

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW 3MM WITH CUTS IN

Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,860 miles

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

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW DISCS LIPPED

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW 3MM WITH CUTS IN

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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LV12 CZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LV12 CZY, 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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LV12 CZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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