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LD62 LVT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,934 mi
Last recorded70,934 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 70,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 65,747 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 65,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 50,600 miles

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,738 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 34,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 30,102 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,231 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 LVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LVT, 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

How do I check the history of LD62 LVT?

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What year was LD62 LVT registered?

LD62 LVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LD62 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 LVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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