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LD62 UUN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,072 mi
Last recorded132,072 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 UUN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,072 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 132,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,698 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 122,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,283 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 115,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,645 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,906 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 97,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 89,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,180 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 UUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

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

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