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WE10 ZAC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE10 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 116,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and nail in tread

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all road wheels slightly distorted

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi hose at dpf deteriorated and slightly blowing

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight play in offside steering rack ball end

Pass 17 Mar 2025 110,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,195 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,122 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 92,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 87,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rackend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 80,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 74,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 65,511 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,679 miles

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

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

emision light on

Pass 14 May 2016 41,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,675 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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WE10 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WE10 ZAC, 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 WE10 ZAC registered?

WE10 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is WE10 ZAC safe to buy?

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