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RO12 LDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 LDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 119,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

washers only just provide sufficient fluid

Fail 26 Feb 2026 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

washers only just provide sufficient fluid

Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,612 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 113,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,132 miles

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,575 miles

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

Nearside parking brake is recording a lower effort than the offside

Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,575 miles

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

Nearside parking brake is recording a lower effort than the offside

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,533 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,016 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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RO12 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 LDL, 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 RO12 LDL registered?

RO12 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is RO12 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 LDL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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