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LD62 OTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,304 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 37,471 miles

Emissions too clean to read

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,562 miles

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

No lock out to o/s parking brake during performance test.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,127 miles

Under-trays fitted

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 OTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

LD62 OTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LD62 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 OTJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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