CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO62 ZFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 108,235 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 108,230 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,588 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

Offside Rear road wheel has been welded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sun viser broken

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it has 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sun viser broken

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it has 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,292 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 85,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,452 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO62 ZFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO62 ZFD, 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

How do I check the history of AO62 ZFD?

You can check the full history of AO62 ZFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO62 ZFD registered?

AO62 ZFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is AO62 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZFD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO62 ZFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO62 ZFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.