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VK62 ZDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,078 mi
Last recorded101,078 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 101,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,450 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres scrubbing around outer treads 225/40/18

Rear tyres starting to scrub around outer and inner treads 245/35/18

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 77,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,975 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 ZDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VK62 ZDX, 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 VK62 ZDX registered?

VK62 ZDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is VK62 ZDX safe to buy?

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