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LC62 LDF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,404 mi
Last recorded146,404 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 146,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 146,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have outer edge wear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner rack or inner tie rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S 2.5mm, O/S 2.7mm. Really worn down in the inner of both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,748 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake pads low also indicated. (1.1.10 (f))

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire rubbed through and broken.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Macpherson strut. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,887 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,535 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre low on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,746 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,015 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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LC62 LDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC62 LDF, 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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LC62 LDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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