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LD62 ZKM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,342 mi
Last recorded105,342 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZKM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 105,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 93,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 87,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,723 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 77,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,699 miles

N/S/F jacking point missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,686 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 ZKM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

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

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