2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ62 LZR
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 112,902 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ62 LZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 112,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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RJ62 LZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (RJ62 LZR) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ62 LZR Mileage History
- 04/02/2023105,896 mi
- 27/01/2024108,975 mi+3,079 mi
- 02/02/2024109,009 mi+34 mi
- 27/01/2025111,973 mi+2,964 mi
- 23/01/2026112,902 mi+929 mi
Average of roughly 2,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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