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LV12 ZWS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,405 mi
Last recorded121,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ZWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 121,405 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 121,404 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,110 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 109,096 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,381 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 91,381 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2023 78,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,250 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 45,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 30,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,867 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,122 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 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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LV12 ZWS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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