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WK62 ZVY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,668 mi
Last recorded103,668 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,478 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 91,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,833 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres getting near to wear bars.

damage to rear bumper.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,779 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,247 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r- belt not checked

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 ZVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZVY, 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 WK62 ZVY registered?

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

Is WK62 ZVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK62 ZVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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