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LV12 FVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 74,223 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2026 74,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS light on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,683 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2025 71,683 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2024 68,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 64,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Vertical cut in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wear inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,474 miles

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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 FVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVF, 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 LV12 FVF registered?

LV12 FVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is LV12 FVF safe to buy?

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