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LD62 YWT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 YWT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 118,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 100,911 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 90,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 90,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,101 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 81,100 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,990 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 72,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,348 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2020 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,043 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,279 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,776 miles

Front both tyres side wall cracking

Rear both tyres side wall cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,358 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 YWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

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

Is LD62 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 YWT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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