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LD62 WYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,370 mi
Last recorded161,370 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 161,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2025 156,318 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 148,621 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,814 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 127,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 103,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,210 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,215 miles

strong advisory that the front brake pads are worn thin

wear lip on front brake discs

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 WYM 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 100%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

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

Is LD62 WYM safe to buy?

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