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LS62 DDN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 DDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 75,752 miles

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

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2026 75,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,158 miles

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2024 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,137 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 53,188 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,817 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 41,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,395 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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LS62 DDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LS62 DDN, 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 LS62 DDN registered?

LS62 DDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LS62 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 DDN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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