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LD62 ZLE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,212 mi
Last recorded168,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 168,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 165,571 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 152,235 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 152,181 miles

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,102 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,600 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 ZLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

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

Is LD62 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 ZLE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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