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AO62 ZSP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,193 mi
Last recorded113,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ZSP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,193 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber donut joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH weak/soft in operation (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Arm / steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 113,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rubber donut joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH weak/soft in operation (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Arm / steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,868 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 ZSP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

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

Is AO62 ZSP safe to buy?

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