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SV62 ZKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 91,863 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,566 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 87,473 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,820 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 83,820 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both Side Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,980 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Oct 2018 63,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,006 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,199 miles

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

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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SV62 ZKO 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 SV62 ZKO, 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 SV62 ZKO registered?

SV62 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SV62 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 ZKO 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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