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LD62 UTW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,580 mi
Last recorded92,580 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 UTW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has water inside it (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,184 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 88,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,770 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 85,770 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 83,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,554 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 81,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,795 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,534 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 UTW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UTW, 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

How do I check the history of LD62 UTW?

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What year was LD62 UTW registered?

LD62 UTW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 UTW 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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