CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG12 ZMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,129 mi
Last recorded163,129 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 ZMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,720 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 150,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 142,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 140,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm front ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,422 miles

Engine covers, Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 109,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,495 miles

Engine covers, cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows slight cracking and wear to its outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre shows slight cracking and wear to its outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,950 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG12 ZMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG12 ZMO, 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

How do I check the history of WG12 ZMO?

You can check the full history of WG12 ZMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG12 ZMO registered?

WG12 ZMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is WG12 ZMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 ZMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG12 ZMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG12 ZMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.