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LM62 DDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,707 mi
Last recorded34,707 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 DDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 34,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 28,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 24,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 24,119 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury down change paddle on steering wheel has chrome peeling. sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,980 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 21,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre looks like a stanley knife blade ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,534 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 20,643 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 18,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,523 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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LM62 DDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM62 DDL, 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 LM62 DDL registered?

LM62 DDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is LM62 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 DDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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