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LD62 HHU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 HHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 127,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak radiator

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flex starting to break (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction arm bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction arm bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pad sensor broken

Rear prop doughnut perished/cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2025 127,631 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak radiator

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flex starting to break (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction arm bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction arm bush worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pad sensor broken

Rear prop doughnut perished/cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,453 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 121,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,921 miles

Original under-tray broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Original under-tray broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,552 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,496 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 92,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 92,469 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 73,469 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,788 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 55,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 38,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HHU, 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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LD62 HHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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