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PN62 ZXX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN62 ZXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 124,336 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 124,335 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 113,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,170 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 94,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 80,425 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 68,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 68,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 52,956 miles

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

rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 35,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 27,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,390 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,718 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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PN62 ZXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PN62 ZXX, 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 PN62 ZXX registered?

PN62 ZXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is PN62 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN62 ZXX 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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