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ND62 ZGZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,108 mi
Last recorded142,108 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 ZGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 142,108 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 142,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 126,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside slight play inner rack joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,934 miles

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

Offside slight play inner rack joint

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

crack in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2019 79,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,663 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Discs Worn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,397 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 42,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ND62 ZGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ND62 ZGZ, 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 ND62 ZGZ registered?

ND62 ZGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is ND62 ZGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND62 ZGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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