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HE11 ZDM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,471 mi
Last recorded99,471 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE11 ZDM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,471 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT ARM INNER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 90,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,231 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,360 miles

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

Offside Track rod has play in ball joint

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no oil on dipstick

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,480 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 30,898 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

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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HE11 ZDM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HE11 ZDM, 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 HE11 ZDM registered?

HE11 ZDM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2012.

Is HE11 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HE11 ZDM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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