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FE62 LDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,700 mi
Last recorded100,700 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 LDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,700 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 100,693 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut/split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine x under covers fitted / slight play in o/s rack arm / n/s/f brake flexi pipe mount bent

Fail 11 Oct 2023 88,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine x under covers fitted / slight play in o/s rack arm / n/s/f brake flexi pipe mount bent

Pass 1 Oct 2022 85,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 85,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,984 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 81,984 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,932 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight oil leak offside rear diff seal

slight suspension play offside front

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Playing from steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Playing from steering rack

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 44,625 miles

Offside play in steering rack

Offside play in steering rack

clean emissions

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2017 44,625 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside play in steering rack

Offside play in steering rack

clean emissions

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,348 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FE62 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE62 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 FE62 LDL registered?

FE62 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is FE62 LDL safe to buy?

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