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VO62 ZXT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 ZXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,116 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,116 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,668 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,692 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,615 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,031 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 26,425 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,714 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 14,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,509 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 ZXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO62 ZXT, 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 ZXT registered?

VO62 ZXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is VO62 ZXT safe to buy?

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