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LN62 BKZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,638 mi
Last recorded106,638 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,638 miles

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

Offside Inner rack end play

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 106,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge and has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,667 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,139 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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LN62 BKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LN62 BKZ, 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 LN62 BKZ registered?

LN62 BKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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