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LB62 MZZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,728 mi
Last recorded76,728 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 MZZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 76,728 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2026 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 66,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise - replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 66,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise - replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 58,203 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2023 48,878 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 48,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 Continental rsc (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise - replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 42,160 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 36,013 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,479 miles

Both front discs are slightly lipped

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2019 26,479 miles

Both front discs are slightly lipped

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 10,421 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 10,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 7,558 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 MZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 LB62 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

LB62 MZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is LB62 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 MZZ 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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