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LD62 ZKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,246 mi
Last recorded59,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 59,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 55,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 52,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 50,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 48,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,451 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 38,423 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,528 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,293 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

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

Is LD62 ZKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 ZKF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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