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LD62 WVT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,464 mi
Last recorded138,464 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 138,464 miles

Front numberplate, bumper and O/S headlight damaged

Offside Inner steering arm has play in inner ball joint

Fail 3 Feb 2026 138,464 miles

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

Front numberplate, bumper and O/S headlight damaged

Offside Inner steering arm has play in inner ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2024 128,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 128,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 118,564 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,443 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 107,406 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Parking permit placed within drivers view but does not adversary affect drivers view.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 97,130 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,285 miles

Offside Front offside front headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 22 May 2019 66,854 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,286 miles

Nearside headlamp broken but not insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 22 May 2018 52,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp broken but not insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 May 2017 30,562 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 20,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

LD62 WVT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2012.

Is LD62 WVT safe to buy?

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