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LD62 PVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,647 mi
Last recorded146,647 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 PVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 146,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 138,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 123,168 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,112 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,623 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,623 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leaking fumes into vehicle as fixing clamp is missing between Turbo and DPF,no DPF tampering visible. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 90,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre 2.0mm

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,868 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 PVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

LD62 PVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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