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LW05 DAN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,699 mi
Last recorded43,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 DAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 43,699 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,510 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2025 42,505 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 rack end slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2024 41,067 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,637 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2023 39,635 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 36,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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))

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,348 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 32,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil level low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 23,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 19,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,571 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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LW05 DAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 LW05 DAN, 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 LW05 DAN registered?

LW05 DAN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is LW05 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 DAN 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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