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AF62 ZXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 105,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,556 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 82,697 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,348 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weeping

Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weeping

Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weeping

Pass 21 Apr 2022 58,894 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

front and rear inner pads look low

front wipers smeary

no emissions peak detected

Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deterated (craze cracking in lens) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 39,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deterated (craze cracking in lens) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 22,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,131 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 22,119 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,513 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,513 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF62 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

AF62 ZXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is AF62 ZXC safe to buy?

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