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LD62 USN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,278 mi
Last recorded143,278 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 133,335 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin,slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall chunk cut but only rim protector section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover,undertray and floor shields fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 124,606 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pulls up to stop (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin,slight lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall chunk cut but only rim protector section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover,undertray and floor shields fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 115,030 miles

Front brake pads low, discs worn & lipped

Offside both tyres have small cuts on inner sidewalls

engine covers & undertrays fitted

parking brake travel quite high

Fail 13 Aug 2020 115,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads low, discs worn & lipped

Offside both tyres have small cuts on inner sidewalls

engine covers & undertrays fitted

parking brake travel quite high

Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,166 miles

Front brake pads low, discs worn & lipped

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,162 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops perished

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 98,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops perished

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,339 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,063 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 USN 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 64.3%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

LD62 USN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LD62 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 USN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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