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WX12 ZKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,441 mi
Last recorded54,441 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,441 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & wearing low

engine cover,under tyre & plastic sill covbers fitted

Fail 18 May 2026 54,441 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge & wearing low

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

engine cover,under tyre & plastic sill covbers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 May 2025 52,753 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 May 2025 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2024 50,394 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 47,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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WX12 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX12 ZKO, 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 WX12 ZKO registered?

WX12 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is WX12 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX12 ZKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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