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MK62 ZFW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 107,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2024
Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,238 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 74,232 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 68,211 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 68,211 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 55,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 38,638 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2016 38,638 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,946 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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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MK62 ZFW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK62 ZFW, 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 MK62 ZFW registered?

MK62 ZFW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is MK62 ZFW safe to buy?

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