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LC62 TZU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,395 mi
Last recorded135,395 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 TZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 135,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 135,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 131,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 126,530 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 126,527 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,788 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre cut - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre cut - not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,348 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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LC62 TZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 LC62 TZU, 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 LC62 TZU registered?

LC62 TZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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