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LX12 ZSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,912 mi
Last recorded27,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 25,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 24,422 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 24,422 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 23,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,915 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 19,746 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 18,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 16,378 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake pad lining 95% worn low. (nearside)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 9,843 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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LX12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX12 ZSZ, 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 LX12 ZSZ registered?

LX12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 ZSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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