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KU62 LDY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 LDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 74,103 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 68,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 63,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high dipped beam both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,270 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,392 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 52,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,675 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,163 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,106 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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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KU62 LDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KU62 LDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU62 LDY registered?

KU62 LDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is KU62 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU62 LDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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