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LD62 WVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,640 mi
Last recorded171,640 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 WVN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 171,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 157,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 148,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 148,598 miles

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing X4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,500 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2020 125,083 miles

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

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

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

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

park brake has high travel

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,061 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2015 73,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

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 WVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD62 WVN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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