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LY12 GGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,294 mi
Last recorded104,294 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 GGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,294 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Part seized on release. (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner and Outer both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,249 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 103,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms front bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 86,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 72,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,151 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner and edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 42,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner and edge.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 16,160 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted - parts of chassis and brake lines not visible.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,793 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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LY12 GGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LY12 GGV, 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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LY12 GGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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