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AO62 ZSF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZSF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,052 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 97,052 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,308 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,288 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 85,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp condensated

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,619 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 46,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,476 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,213 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,457 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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AO62 ZSF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

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

Is AO62 ZSF safe to buy?

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