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PN62 LZB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,061 mi
Last recorded169,061 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 LZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 169,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 169,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrect in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 145,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,538 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 103,538 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,867 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 86,727 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,600 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge close to 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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PN62 LZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PN62 LZB, 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 PN62 LZB registered?

PN62 LZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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The MOT history for PN62 LZB 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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