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OV62 ZSF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,565 mi
Last recorded153,565 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 ZSF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 153,565 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))

Fail 27 May 2025 153,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 149,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 149,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 May 2023 145,183 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,599 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 141,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,796 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Dec 2020 113,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 113,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn inner edges very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 109,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 101,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,857 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 75,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded

Fail 2 Jan 2017 75,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,382 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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OV62 ZSF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 ZSF, 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 OV62 ZSF registered?

OV62 ZSF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is OV62 ZSF safe to buy?

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