MOT Status
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121,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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LV12 ZWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?
LV12 ZWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is LV12 ZWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for LV12 ZWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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