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LD62 GDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,270 mi
Last recorded136,270 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 GDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 136,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,341 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 128,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,840 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 115,777 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens damaged

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 103,473 miles

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

Rear seat covered with tools

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,190 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,869 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 76,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,959 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges through to second skin

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 GDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

LD62 GDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2012.

Is LD62 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 GDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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