CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD62 WBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,788 mi
Last recorded81,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 81,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,982 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 63,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 60,241 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 60,240 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,215 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 55,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 49,875 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low and unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 45,101 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible smashed/damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge rim damaged/cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low and unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed bald and blistered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,054 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 40,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 38,297 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,431 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD62 WBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF?

You can check the full history of LD62 WBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD62 WBF registered?

LD62 WBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LD62 WBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 WBF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD62 WBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD62 WBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.