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EO62 ZKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,074 mi
Last recorded172,074 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 ZKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 172,074 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 172,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 157,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 149,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 139,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 126,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,219 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 115,193 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working In Mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,912 miles

Both front tyres severely worn on outer edges with n/s having nail in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2020 104,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres severely worn on outer edges with n/s having nail in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,715 miles

Rear tyres cracking across tread sections and outer side walls

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,538 miles

Park brake has some unevenness on application

Fail 24 Feb 2017 43,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Park brake has some unevenness on application

Pass 20 Mar 2016 24,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,599 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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EO62 ZKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EO62 ZKN, 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 EO62 ZKN registered?

EO62 ZKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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