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LV12 GFK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 68,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,614 miles

Handbrake noise present

Fail 27 Mar 2020 59,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake noise present

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 42,150 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Fail 9 May 2017 42,150 miles

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

ALL 4 TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH LIMIT

Pass 18 May 2016 36,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,359 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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LV12 GFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFK, 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 LV12 GFK registered?

LV12 GFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LV12 GFK safe to buy?

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