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VK62 ZCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,325 mi
Last recorded122,325 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 122,325 miles

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

undertrays covering brake pipes.

Fail 13 Apr 2024 122,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

undertrays covering brake pipes.

Pass 4 May 2023 120,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 119,792 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 118,571 miles

under body cover fitted

Fail 8 May 2021 118,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under body cover fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,424 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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VK62 ZCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK62 ZCF, 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 VK62 ZCF registered?

VK62 ZCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is VK62 ZCF safe to buy?

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