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LR62 ZLO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 93,358 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,643 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2025 91,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 90,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,779 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,405 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2022 84,405 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,082 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 82,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,024 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,024 miles

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

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

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

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

boot full unable to fully insp

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,764 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Sep 2018 59,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,727 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,454 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,916 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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LR62 ZLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LR62 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

LR62 ZLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is LR62 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 ZLO shows 18 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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