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AJ12 ZHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 ZHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 101,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 98,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,184 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 77,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 77,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,986 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,138 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,354 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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AJ12 ZHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ12 ZHN, 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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AJ12 ZHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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