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OV61 ZSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,003 mi
Last recorded13,003 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 13,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 10,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 8,875 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 6,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 6,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 6,207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 5,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 5,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 5,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 4,183 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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OV61 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV61 ZSZ, 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

How do I check the history of OV61 ZSZ?

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What year was OV61 ZSZ registered?

OV61 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is OV61 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 ZSZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV61 ZSZ have outstanding finance?

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