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VU12 ZTB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZTB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,223 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,014 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,014 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 74,345 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,611 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 63,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,581 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has water ingress

steering rack noisey but no play or affect on operation

Fail 6 Feb 2020 58,581 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp has water ingress

steering rack noisey but no play or affect on operation

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,589 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 38,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 22,110 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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VU12 ZTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VU12 ZTB, 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 VU12 ZTB registered?

VU12 ZTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is VU12 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 ZTB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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