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LD62 WYJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,445 mi
Last recorded72,445 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 WYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,863 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Both on 3mm

Pass 2 May 2017 33,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,649 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,250 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 WYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WYJ, 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

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What year was LD62 WYJ registered?

LD62 WYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LD62 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 WYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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