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LD62 WVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 61,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 60,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 2 Sep 2023 58,280 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 58,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,744 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge & slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view for some components

Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,110 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 14,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 10,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 8,851 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 WVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

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

Is LD62 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 WVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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