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MW12 LFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,187 mi
Last recorded166,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 166,187 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s getting close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 166,181 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s getting close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,763 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 147,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front n/s and o/s getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,799 miles

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,441 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,988 miles

both front tyres getting worn on outer edge step treads detected

offside front suspension has slight play in a ball joint detected

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,496 miles

front and rear brkae pads wearing thin

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 LFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

MW12 LFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is MW12 LFD safe to buy?

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