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LD62 WZZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,757 mi
Last recorded168,757 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 WZZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 168,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 163,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 163,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2024 154,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 143,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,033 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 135,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,371 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 125,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,575 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 111,575 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,557 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 82,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre 3mm tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,989 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily lipped and ridged and have been fitted with new pads. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91W Outer sidewall perishing and tread low to 3mm max. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily lipped and ridged and have been fitte with new pads. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towaqrds inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily lipped and ridged and have been fitted with new pads. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin 205/55R16/91W Outer sidewall perishing and tread low to 3mm max. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heavily lipped and ridged and have been fitte with new pads. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towaqrds inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,110 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 WZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WZZ, 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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LD62 WZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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