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LB62 LRZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 LRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 82,622 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,011 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,874 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources working but very dim. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,926 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to egde & cracking205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 51,764 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 46,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,359 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,542 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 LRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 LRZ, 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 LB62 LRZ registered?

LB62 LRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is LB62 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 LRZ 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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