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AO62 ZFG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 107,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,400 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 100,400 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 86,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,965 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,603 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 61,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,764 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AO62 ZFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO62 ZFG, 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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What year was AO62 ZFG registered?

AO62 ZFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AO62 ZFG safe to buy?

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