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LD62 OSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 129,814 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 129,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,869 miles

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly requires adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 18 Oct 2024 115,869 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly requires adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 22 Oct 2023 101,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,281 miles

Play detected in offside steering rack-end

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,634 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,427 miles

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,457 miles

o/s front tyre low on outer edge

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,449 miles

front pads getting low

play in o/s steering rack end inner joint

Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

LD62 OSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is LD62 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 OSZ 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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