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LD62 CSY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,840 mi
Last recorded166,840 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 CSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 166,840 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Mirror lower cover missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Rear lights tinted

Fail 30 Dec 2024 166,840 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Mirror lower cover missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Rear lights tinted

Road wheel fixing missing All four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,275 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,596 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 135,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 125,830 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 118,634 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 118,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,304 miles

advise child seat fitted

advise plastic undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise child seat fitted

advise plastic undertrays fitted.

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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LD62 CSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD62 CSY, 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 LD62 CSY registered?

LD62 CSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LD62 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 CSY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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