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LD62 KNB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 KNB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 54,597 miles

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

emissions not tested with EOBD would not pick up RPM

Fail 2 Feb 2026 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

emissions not tested with EOBD would not pick up RPM

Pass 3 Feb 2025 51,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 51,649 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 47,341 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 48,666 miles

Offside Front day driving lamp not working

Pass 5 Feb 2022 41,269 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 41,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,754 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 35,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 30,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 26,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,090 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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LD62 KNB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

LD62 KNB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 KNB 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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