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WK62 ZVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,897 mi
Last recorded62,897 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 ZVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 62,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 58,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 58,865 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 53,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 53,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 43,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 30,904 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 21,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 13,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking on outside

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking on outside

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking on outside

Pass 2 Oct 2017 6,066 miles

All four tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 4,794 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 3,696 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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WK62 ZVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 WK62 ZVX, 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 WK62 ZVX registered?

WK62 ZVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WK62 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK62 ZVX 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.

Does WK62 ZVX have outstanding finance?

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