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EX62 ZCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,668 mi
Last recorded125,668 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 ZCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 125,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both disks on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both disks on rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,094 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 94,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,779 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2018 65,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,334 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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EX62 ZCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EX62 ZCE, 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

How do I check the history of EX62 ZCE?

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What year was EX62 ZCE registered?

EX62 ZCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is EX62 ZCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 ZCE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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