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LD62 DFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,056 mi
Last recorded31,056 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 DFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 31,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 29,286 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing ingress of water, condensed on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 29,242 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working In wing mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing ingress of water, condensed on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 26,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit and worn on outer edge - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon - tyre also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 24,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tyre tread getting low - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tyre tread getting low - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low - recommend replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,333 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

under tray loose

Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,563 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,461 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 9,377 miles

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

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 DFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LD62 DFF, 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 LD62 DFF registered?

LD62 DFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is LD62 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 DFF 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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