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AO62 ZRE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZRE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,331 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 79,298 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 79,283 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,642 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,035 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 56,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,537 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,000 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,859 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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 ZRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 ZRE, 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 AO62 ZRE registered?

AO62 ZRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is AO62 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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