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EK12 ZHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,911 mi
Last recorded109,911 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Splash guard missing

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,930 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 95,930 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 93,151 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 93,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,046 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,787 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 82,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,820 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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EK12 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 ZHA, 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 EK12 ZHA registered?

EK12 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is EK12 ZHA safe to buy?

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