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LS62 RZM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 RZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 34,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 33,797 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 33,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,215 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 26,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,669 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 22,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,120 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,601 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 15,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,411 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 9,712 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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LS62 RZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS62 RZM, 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 LS62 RZM registered?

LS62 RZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is LS62 RZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 RZM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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