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OV62 ZNC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 ZNC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 102,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2024 95,829 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2023 90,550 miles

under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2023 90,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,075 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 86,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,262 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,779 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,929 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 34,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OV62 ZNC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV62 ZNC, 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 OV62 ZNC registered?

OV62 ZNC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is OV62 ZNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 ZNC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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