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RJ62 LZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,902 mi
Last recorded112,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 LZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 112,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 108,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,896 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,715 miles

NSF Fog lamp dim

Fail 3 Feb 2022 100,715 miles

NSF Fog lamp dim

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,136 miles

Offside Rear Caliper Brake Pad Anti Rattle Clip is missing.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 89,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Caliper Brake Pad Anti Rattle Clip is missing.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,159 miles

nsr tyre getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,320 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,187 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 28,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,711 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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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RJ62 LZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RJ62 LZR, 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.

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What year was RJ62 LZR registered?

RJ62 LZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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