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LB62 CZM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,893 mi
Last recorded154,893 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 CZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 154,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 149,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 142,967 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel h/b (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake warning fault indicated on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2023 134,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,099 miles

brake warning light on dash

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 3 Aug 2022 117,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake warning light on dash

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,094 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,854 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,392 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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LB62 CZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB62 CZM, 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 LB62 CZM registered?

LB62 CZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is LB62 CZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 CZM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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