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LD62 ZKW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,539 mi
Last recorded143,539 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,539 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 143,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2023 106,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,004 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,461 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 52,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,146 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,612 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 23,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

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

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