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RO62 ZSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,549 mi
Last recorded72,549 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 ZSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,757 miles

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

Oil level low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 71,756 miles

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

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

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

Oil level low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,746 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,201 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 48,959 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,876 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 28,255 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,516 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished/cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 10,297 miles

vehicle too clean to register emission reading

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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RO62 ZSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RO62 ZSX, 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 RO62 ZSX registered?

RO62 ZSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is RO62 ZSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 ZSX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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