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MK62 ZXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,709 mi
Last recorded139,709 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 139,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 134,458 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 134,456 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 121,049 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 121,047 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2023 105,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 86,789 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 86,788 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 67,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,499 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 53,203 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,932 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 23,319 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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MK62 ZXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 MK62 ZXW registered?

MK62 ZXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for MK62 ZXW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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