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MT62 TLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,974 mi
Last recorded77,974 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 77,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r+n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,329 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 46,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,454 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,092 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 31,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 26,482 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 22,406 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,934 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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MT62 TLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT62 TLZ, 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 MT62 TLZ registered?

MT62 TLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is MT62 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 TLZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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