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LD62 PWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 PWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 67,219 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,077 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,486 miles

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,220 miles

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 16 Jan 2023 57,219 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped kat to int pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition kat to int pipe (8.1.1 (a))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre small screw ,removed .tyre ok ()

unable to test all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all underside components due to covers

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,129 miles

unable to test engine bay components due to covers

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Fail 10 Jan 2020 46,513 miles

Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached high level (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,794 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))

engine covers fitted unable to test engine bay components

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,142 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,746 miles

unable to test most under side components due to covers

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,700 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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 PWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 PWF, 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 PWF registered?

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

Is LD62 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 PWF 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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