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LV12 PEO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,460 mi
Last recorded75,460 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 PEO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 75,460 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,162 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 63,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 52,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing at both edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,465 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 30,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 23,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol 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 PEO, 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 PEO registered?

LV12 PEO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is LV12 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 PEO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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