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VO62 ZRG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ZRG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 67,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water/moisture in unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 67,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water/moisture in unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged retaining clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2025 66,459 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 63,806 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2024 63,793 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2023 62,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 59,494 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers poor

Pass 19 May 2021 57,229 miles

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))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 55,171 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn bold on edge

N/S/R Tyre approx. 3.5 mm @ lowest point, worn bold on inner edge & perished in tread

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font arm inner bush deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,254 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,432 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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VO62 ZRG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VO62 ZRG, 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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VO62 ZRG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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