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MW12 LDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 125,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 81,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,740 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,118 miles

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

child seat fitted at rear obstracting adalt seat belt full inspection

under tray fitted obstracting some components inspection

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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MW12 LDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MW12 LDZ, 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 MW12 LDZ registered?

MW12 LDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is MW12 LDZ safe to buy?

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