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LR62 RZS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,995 mi
Last recorded104,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 RZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 104,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,566 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 95,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 std (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2024 89,898 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 89,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 87,821 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,285 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,751 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,401 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and cover adrift (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

parking brake slightly weak on nearside

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,757 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,929 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 41,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LR62 RZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR62 RZS, 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 LR62 RZS registered?

LR62 RZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LR62 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 RZS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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