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VO62 ZXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ZXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,783 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 82,783 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 78,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 70,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 59,067 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,949 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,849 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 ZXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 ZXP, 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 VO62 ZXP registered?

VO62 ZXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is VO62 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 ZXP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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