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LD62 YVB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 YVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,733 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 78,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 74,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 74,378 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2024 65,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,168 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamps beam image not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper retaining spring missing strong advisory

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 64,168 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamps beam image not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper retaining spring missing strong advisory

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,054 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,630 miles

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

Front both tyres starting to go out of shape

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged scrubbed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog light broken

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

minor stone chip zone b

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,758 miles

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

o/s/f fog light damaged/insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2020 45,758 miles

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

o/s/f fog light damaged/insecure

TPMS light on

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 24,987 miles

Front Lamp Insecure

Front Wipers Smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2016 154,825 miles

Vehicle passed emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions.

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 YVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

LD62 YVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 YVB safe to buy?

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