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MF62 ZHP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 104,553 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,926 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2025 98,926 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Adjusted but adjuster now at maximum due to body damage moving the headlamp position. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 84,419 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 84,419 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,006 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,168 miles

engine cover , under trays , plastic sill covers & plastic covers on rear suspension components , not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,852 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,142 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 29,096 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MF62 ZHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MF62 ZHP, 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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MF62 ZHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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