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LD62 OOB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,710 mi
Last recorded108,710 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 OOB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,710 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 106,165 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,326 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 102,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2022 98,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 96,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,394 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,697 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 OOB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 OOB, 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 OOB registered?

LD62 OOB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is LD62 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 OOB 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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