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MF62 ZKX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,647 mi
Last recorded62,647 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 62,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 62,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

off side day time running lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2025 58,224 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,961 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 56,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater in wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 51,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 44,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,798 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 40,199 miles

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2021 40,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2020 36,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,207 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 31,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,868 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Front wipers starting to smear slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,082 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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MF62 ZKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZKX, 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 MF62 ZKX registered?

MF62 ZKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is MF62 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 ZKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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