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LD62 ZYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 89,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,181 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 84,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,435 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 73,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,404 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 67,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 57,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,915 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,586 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,203 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,051 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,848 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 ZYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZYM, 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

How do I check the history of LD62 ZYM?

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What year was LD62 ZYM registered?

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

Is LD62 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 ZYM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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