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AF62 ZNC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZNC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 80,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 77,497 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,176 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,715 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working NS direction indicator which is integrated into the side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OSF inner! track rod end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,401 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,307 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,934 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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AF62 ZNC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF62 ZNC, 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 AF62 ZNC registered?

AF62 ZNC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AF62 ZNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 ZNC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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