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YS12 LZJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,976 mi
Last recorded133,976 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 133,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 133,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 131,639 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 131,639 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,936 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear nsr shock absorber bump stop broken.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2022 116,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber bump stop broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,533 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,275 miles

Offside front tyre worn bold on outside edge

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn bold on outside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,156 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,882 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 89,882 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,142 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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YS12 LZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc 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 YS12 LZJ, 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 YS12 LZJ registered?

YS12 LZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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