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LD62 KPF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,569 mi
Last recorded195,569 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 KPF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 195,569 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 180,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 167,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 147,894 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 147,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,668 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear bumper wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2018 141,668 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear bumper wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2017 114,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,343 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,343 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,268 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 KPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

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

Is LD62 KPF safe to buy?

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